Air and Ocean Import Specialist

Job Title: Air Import Representative

Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics

Location (city, state): Franklin Park, IL

Assignment Type: Contract for 90 days

Pay: $32-35 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established, family-owned global logistics organization with a strong employee retention culture. The Franklin Park office is a smaller team of approximately 14 employees, providing a collaborative and close-knit work environment. The organization has a global presence with more than 2,000 employees worldwide.

Job Summary: The Air Import Coordinator is responsible for managing international air freight import shipments from origin to final delivery. This role ensures timely transportation, customs compliance, accurate documentation, and excellent customer service while coordinating with airlines, overseas agents, customs brokers, truckers, and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage air import shipments from arrival USA through final delivery.
• Monitor shipment status and provide proactive updates to customers.
• Arrange customs clearance with brokers and ensure compliance with import regulations.
• Coordinate delivery with trucking companies and warehouses.
• Track cargo arrival and resolve shipment delays or discrepancies.
• Enter shipment information into transportation management systems (IES)
• Verify and approve carrier, handling, and vendor invoices.
• Prepare customer billing and shipment cost breakdowns.
• Handle claims, damages, and service issues promptly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of Air Import experience
• Experience managing shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Working knowledge of customs clearance and U.S. import regulations.
• Familiarity with ocean freight documentation and international logistics processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated employment stability; frequent job changes are not preferred.

Additional Details:

• Business casual dress environment.
• This is a temporary opportunity.
• Experience with an industry-specific logistics system is preferred.

Perks:

• Join a smaller, collaborative team environment.
• Work with an established global logistics organization.
• Opportunity to utilize and expand your Ocean Import LCL expertise.
• Supportive leadership and a team-oriented workplace.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.