(Korean Bilingual) Ocean Import Specialist
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
About the Role
A logistics company in Chicago IL is hiring an Ocean Import Specialist to manage ocean import processing from overseas coordination through final delivery. This is a hands-on role handling customs clearance container consolidation/deconsolidation ground transportation delivery tracking and related accounting tasks. A good fit for someone early in their logistics career who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate with overseas agents to initiate ocean import processing.
- Clear importing goods through customs brokerage.
- Consolidate or deconsolidate containers when necessary.
- Research and select vendors/agents and arrange timely ground transportation and delivery.
- Track delivery status and communicate updates with applicable parties.
- Handle related accounting tasks (AP/AR closing etc.).
- Input servicing information into the internal system.
- Prepare and report service activities to the Ocean Import team manager(s).
- Troubleshoot customer inquiries.
- Support other ad-hoc projects as requested by management.
Required Qualifications
- 0-3 years of experience in logistics.
- Bilingual (English/Korean) required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Health dental and vision PPO insurance.
- Life STD and LTD insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off plus additional paid time off (bereavement wedding birth of a child etc.).
- Years of service awards.
- Education assistance program (based on eligibility).
Location & Schedule
- Onsite in Chicago IL.
- Full-time.
Required Skills:
Key Responsibilities - Communicate with overseas agents to initiate ocean import processing. - Clear importing goods through customs brokerage. - Consolidate or deconsolidate containers when necessary. - Research and select vendors/agents and arrange timely ground transportation and delivery. - Track delivery status and communicate updates with applicable parties. - Handle related accounting tasks (AP/AR closing etc.). - Input servicing information into the internal system. - Prepare and report service activities to the Ocean Import team manager(s). - Troubleshoot customer inquiries. - Support other ad-hoc projects as requested by management. Required Qualifications - 0-3 years of experience in logistics. - Bilingual (English/Korean) required. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Proficiency in MS Office. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience.
