Import Export Coordinator

Import / Export Coordinator: Growth Opportunity

• Doral Miami Area
• Growth Opportunity - Upward Career Trajectory
• $60,000 to $70,000
• Must be authorized to work in the USA - no sponsorship will be offered

Ascendo Resources (Staffing & Recruiting) in Miami is assisting our client in their search for an Import / Export Coordinator for their ocean freight forward: food industry (logistics) company. Must have import export cargo container experience.

This is an excellent opportunity with a small, yet very fast-growing, food import / export organization. Huge growth potential !

• Documentation Management: Prepare and audit commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and specialized food safety or government paperwork (such as FDA, USDA, or USDC filings).
• Assist with Regulatory & Customs Compliance: Ensure food products meet import/export laws, Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes, Incoterms, and food-handling or cold-chain rules.
• Assist with Carrier & Broker Coordination: Work directly with ocean/air carriers, freight forwarders, custom brokers, and port terminals to book space and track containers.
• Inspection & Treatment Tracking: Coordinate government inspections, fumigation, or cold-treatment requirements specific to perishable food items.
• Problem Solving: Resolve shipment delays, port holds, documentation errors, or freight billing discrepancies.
• Data & System Tracking: Update ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems (such as SAP, QuickBooks, or ACE) with real-time shipment statuses

Key requirements:

• Bilingual: English / Spanish is a MUST
• Import / Export Experience – MUST, preferably with LATAM countries
• Ocean freight / freight forwarder background required
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Some light travel to Latam countries may be required
• Please note, no Medical or Dental insurance is provided yet. May be offered in the near future

“All resumes received will remain highly confidential and not released to anyone without your consent”