Ocean Freight Specialist

FNS, INC•Ridgefield Park, NJ

About The Position

Since its inception in 1995, FNS has been focused on providing the best total logistics services by implementing our core values: trust, communication, team play, challenge, and balance. Through trust, we can be a logistics partner that customers trust with a diverse group that works together based on a strong, unified belief. By communicating with and accommodating the voices of customers and co-workers we can deliver the best services. Our team play is enhanced by the appreciation and cooperation with each other with a focus on a singular goal. Challenging the status quo and innovating, FNS is unafraid of failure and strives to develop and improve our processes. Work-life balance strives to provide individuals with happiness to achieve and grow together. For 2025, we have set out to become one of the nation’s top 25 logistics companies with more than $1,500M in sales, with the best employee and customer satisfaction, and a network of over 100 different partners. To achieve our goals, there is an emphasis on three traits of work. We promote a family-like working environments allow us to help promote every member’s work-life balance, allowing us to develop cooperation and care for one another like family. We are nominated by our customers whom we can grow with based on a trusting relationship between our services and our customers. We specialize fields of work where professionals can nurture their talent, and we focus on every member’s work-life balance so that members may cooperate and care for each other like family. Our core values are integral to the success and growth of FNS. To Discover more, please visit our website at http://www.fnsusa.com

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
2 to 3 years of experience in the logistics industry required
English and Korean bilingual preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin to final delivery
Review and process shipping documents (B/L, Invoice, Packing List, Arrival Notice)
File ISF (10+2) and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations
Coordinate customs clearance with brokers and resolve clearance issues
Arrange drayage, rail, and final delivery with trucking companies
Monitor vessel schedules and provide ETA updates to customers
Handle demurrage, detention, and per diem issues
Communicate with overseas agents, carriers, and customers
Issue arrival notices and process freight invoices
Resolve cargo delays, discrepancies, or damages
Coordinate ocean export shipments from booking to vessel departure
Prepare and submit shipping instructions (SI) to ocean carriers
Ensure timely filing of AES/EEI and obtain ITN numbers
Verify export documentation (B/L, Commercial Invoice, Packing List)
Coordinate container pickup, loading, and return
Ensure compliance with export regulations and carrier requirements
Communicate with shippers, overseas agents, and carriers
Track vessel schedules and confirm cargo loading
Handle export billing and cost confirmation
Resolve booking, documentation, or cut-off related issues