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Import/Export Compliance Specialist

Talmo & Associates11 months ago
Compton, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

Import Agent – Air & Ocean

Location:

Torrance, California

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $25–$27 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time | Expected Hours: 27 per week | Work Location: In person

Join a Global Freight Forwarding Leader! Are you a detail-oriented logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? This role manages end-to-end Air and Ocean import operations, ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle Air and Ocean import operations from booking through delivery.
  • Coordinate with customers, carriers, trucking companies, and vendors to ensure timely and accurate shipment handling.
  • Prepare and review import documentation to maintain full customs compliance.
  • Handle consolidated cargo, cross-border moves, and shipment tracking using CargoWise.
  • Negotiate and confirm freight and trucking rates with service providers.
  • Proactively communicate shipment status updates and resolve any service issues.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of freight forwarding experience.
  • Recent Air and Ocean import operations experience (within the last year).
  • Proficiency in CargoWise.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance.
  • Experience handling international shipments and consolidated cargo.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Paid time off and company perks
  • Supportive, family-oriented team culture
  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the logistics industry

Required Skills

Ocean Import Operations
Freight Forwarding
CargoWise
Customer Service
Air Import Operations
Import Documentation
Logistics Coordination
U.S. Customs Compliance
Shipment Tracking