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Chicago - Import Manager
Wood Dale, IL
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Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily import operations including ocean and air freight shipments from origin to final delivery
  • Manage and mentor a team of import coordinators and customer service professionals
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, documentation requirements, and company SOPs
  • Coordinate closely with overseas agents, carriers, customs brokers, and trucking partners
  • Monitor shipment timelines, resolve service issues, and maintain high service levels for clients
  • Implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the import department
  • Support pricing requests, quoting, and account management when needed
  • Track KPIs and provide reporting on import performance and service metrics
  • 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or international logistics, with a focus on imports
  • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of ocean and air import processes, documentation, and compliance requirements
  • Experience working with customs brokers and regulatory guidelines
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment while managing multiple shipments and priorities


About the Company: Join a fast-growing international freight solutions provider in the US with offices coast to coast. Their technology and knowledgeable team members provide a competitive range of logistics services Worldwide with emphasis on multimodal transport to Australia and New Zealand



About Caliber Caliber is a recruiting company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics. Our vision is to become one of the nation’s top niches recruiting agencies known for our industry expertise and high-quality talent network. Not only will we strive to be diligent in our profession, but use the same level of commitment to be servant leaders within our community.


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