(Korean Bilingual) Ocean Import Manager
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
About the Role
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end ocean freight operations for import and export shipments.
- Develop and maintain relationships with ocean carriers and trucking companies.
- Negotiate freight rates contracts and service agreements to optimize cost and service quality.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
- Monitor shipment schedules transit times and cargo status; proactively resolve delays disruptions and claims.
- Oversee documentation accuracy including bills of lading commercial invoices and customs filings.
- Lead train and supervise ocean freight staff; set performance goals and conduct evaluations.
- Analyze KPIs such as on-time delivery detention/demurrage and carrier performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales warehousing and distribution trucking customs) to achieve business objectives.
- Manage budgets and control costs related to ocean freight operations.
- Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and service reliability.
Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in ocean freight operations freight forwarding or international logistics
- Prior supervisory or management experience required
- Proficiency in ERP platforms and MS Office
- Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills
- Bilingual in English and Korean
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business or a related field (preferred)
Compensation
$
Benefits
- Health Dental and Vision PPO Insurance
- Life STD LTD Insurance
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Additional Paid time off (Bereavement Wedding Birth of a Child etc.)
- Years of Service Awards
- Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)
Compensation
$
Benefits
- Health Dental and Vision PPO Insurance
- Life STD LTD Insurance
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Additional Paid time off (Bereavement Wedding Birth of a Child etc.)
- Years of Service Awards
- Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)
Required Skills:
Responsibilities Manage end-to-end ocean freight operations for import and export shipments. Develop and maintain relationships with ocean carriers and trucking companies. Negotiate freight rates contracts and service agreements to optimize cost and service quality. Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies. Monitor shipment schedules transit times and cargo status; proactively resolve delays disruptions and claims. Oversee documentation accuracy including bills of lading commercial invoices and customs filings. Lead train and supervise ocean freight staff; set performance goals and conduct evaluations. Analyze KPIs such as on-time delivery detention/demurrage and carrier performance. Collaborate with internal teams (sales warehousing and distribution trucking customs) to achieve business objectives. Manage budgets and control costs related to ocean freight operations. Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and service reliability. Qualifications 7 years of experience in ocean freight operations freight forwarding or international logistics Prior supervisory or management experience required Proficiency in ERP platforms and MS Office Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills Bilingual in English and Korean Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business or a related field (preferred)
