Import & Export Coordinator

United States·Los AngelesFull-Timemid

OtherCoordinator

0 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

Purpose & Objective AMIRI is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Import & Export Coordinator to join our Logistics team in Los Angeles. This role reports to the Global Director,

Technical Tools

OtherCoordinator

AMIRI is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Import & Export Coordinator to join our Logistics team in Los Angeles.

This role reports to the Global Director, Transportation & Compliance, and is responsible for the day-to-day preparation and execution of inbound and outbound trade documentation and the coordination of shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, ensuring accurate, compliant, and on-time deliveries. This is an in-office position at AMIRI's Los Angeles headquarters. The ideal candidate is motivated and highly organized, with sharp attention to detail and a desire to grow within global logistics and trade compliance.

Trade Documentation

Prepare, review, and file inbound and outbound trade documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists and slips, bills of lading and air waybills, arrival notices, and certificates of origin.

Verify that documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant before shipment release, and prepare supporting shipping documents as needed to ensure on-time deliveries.

Transportation & Carrier Coordination

Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with freight forwarders, parcel carriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx), and suppliers.

Track shipment status and proactively flag and resolve delivery exceptions, delays, and urgent orders.

Provide real-time support for parcel and freight shipments, coordinating with carriers and partners to keep product moving.

Partner with customs brokers to ensure timely, accurate customs entries, supplying documentation, confirming HTS classifications, and supporting ISF (10+2) filings.

Support compliance with U.S. import and export regulations and internal SOPs, escalating issues as they arise.

Maintain organized, audit-ready shipment records and files within company systems

Reconcile freight, duty, and brokerage charges against invoices and purchase orders; investigate and help resolve discrepancies.

Act as a day-to-day point of contact for shipment status, liaising between production, purchasing, warehouse, wholesale, retail, and Head Office teams.

Provide timely, clear communication on delays, constraints, and resolution paths, escalating when needed with context and proposed actions.

Provide general administrative support to the logistics and transportation group as needed.

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Trade preferred (or equivalent experience).

2+ years of experience in logistics, import/export, freight forwarding, shipping/receiving, or a related administrative role; relevant internships count. Entry-level candidates will be trained.

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to manage documents, deadlines, and competing priorities accurately in a fast-moving environment.

Strong written and verbal communication; dependable, adaptable, and a confident collaborator with internal teams and external partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with the ability to learn logistics and ERP/TMS software quickly.

Familiarity with Incoterms, HTS classification, ISF, or CBP/ACE is a plus (or progress toward the NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist credential).

Experience with apparel or fashion imports, or with a high-volume importer, is a plus.

Able to work on-site in Los Angeles, Monday through Friday.