Import/Export Coordinator

Aston Carter • Rockwood, TN

6d • $30 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The International Logistics Coordinator supports the day-to-day movement of international shipments by coordinating shipping schedules, preparing export documentation, tracking orders, and communicating with freight forwarders and internal teams. The role helps ensure international orders are processed accurately, compliantly, and on time from order release through final shipment. This is a contract position based onsite in Ozone, Tennessee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience preparing or reviewing international shipping documentation.
• Familiarity working with freight forwarders and transportation providers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping schedules for international orders through picking, quality control, packing, and shipment.
• Monitor, allocate, and release export orders to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Coordinate bookings and shipment details with freight forwarders.
• Prepare international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, Shipper's Letters of Instruction, Air Waybills, Bills of Lading, export declarations, and other required documentation.
• Review shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Track international shipments, containers, and customer orders and provide status updates.
• Communicate with freight forwarders, customer service teams, and internal departments regarding pickup, transit, and delivery.
• Coordinate shipment of international samples and required documentation.
• Perform documentation and export compliance audits and assist with corrective actions.
• Support special logistics projects, including duty drawback programs and freight tenders.
• Maintain accurate shipping data and transportation instructions within internal systems.
• Assist with additional international logistics and shipping responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for the employee 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