Import/Export Coordinator

Aston Carter • Rockwood, TN

5d • $30 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Import / Export Coordinator supports the day-to-day movement of international shipments by coordinating shipping schedules, preparing and reviewing import and export documentation, tracking orders, and communicating with freight forwarders, carriers, and internal teams. The role helps ensure shipments are processed accurately, compliantly, and on time from order release through final delivery.

This is a contract position based fully onsite in Ozone, Tennessee. The stated pay range is $30.00 per hour. The position is anticipated to close on November 6, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience preparing or reviewing international shipping and customs documentation.
• Familiarity with freight forwarders, carriers, customs processes, and international transportation providers.
• Understanding of commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, and Certificates of Origin.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, especially regarding documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in import/export, international shipping, logistics, freight coordination, or transportation.
• Experience with ERP, transportation, shipping, or order-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules for international import and export orders from pickup through transportation, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Monitor, allocate, and release international orders to maintain workflow and meet shipping deadlines.
• Coordinate bookings, shipment details, and transportation requirements with freight forwarders and carriers.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, Shipper's Letters of Instruction, Air Waybills, Bills of Lading, export declarations, and other required customs and shipping documents.
• Review international shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Track international shipments, containers, and customer orders and provide timely status updates.
• Communicate with freight forwarders, carriers, customer service teams, and internal departments about pickup, transit, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Coordinate international sample shipments and prepare required documentation.
• Assist with import/export compliance reviews, documentation audits, and corrective actions.
• Support special logistics projects, including duty drawback programs and freight tenders.
• Maintain accurate shipment data, transportation instructions, and order information in internal systems.
• Assist with additional import/export, logistics, and shipping responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, if eligible.
• Dental insurance, if eligible.
• Vision insurance, if eligible.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED