Job opportunity
Import Operations Specialist - Freight Forwarding
Reimer Associates Inc.
Join a leading Canadian transportation and logistics provider renowned for delivering high-performance, customized freight forwarding solutions.
Our client is hiring an
Import Operations Specialist
to join a growing freight forwarding team in Montreal – West Island. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, service-driven logistics professional with hands‑on ocean import experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being a key part of daily operations.
About the Role
This position is focused primarily on Ocean import operations, managing shipments arriving from Europe and other global origins. You’ll play a central role in coordinating import files, ensuring timely processing, maintaining strong communication with customers and partners, and keeping shipments moving efficiently from origin to destination.
This role will also provide occasional support for air import activities as needed for team coverage, so an openness to cross‑training and learning is important.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage end-to-end ocean import shipments
Process and monitor import files with accuracy and urgency
Liaise with customers, carriers, overseas partners, and internal teams
Ensure documentation, tracking, and shipment updates are handled efficiently
Support exception management and problem resolution
Assist with air import backup coverage during vacations and absences
Work within CargoWise and related systems to maintain shipment visibility and data integrity
What We’re Looking For
3–5 years of experience in ocean import operations within freight forwarding
Strong understanding of import processes, documentation, and customer service
Strong English communication skills
Bilingual French/English is a strong asset
Able to multitask, stay organized, and manage priorities in a busy operations setting
Team-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days in office
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Apply on source site Our client is hiring an
Import Operations Specialist
to join a growing freight forwarding team in Montreal – West Island. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, service-driven logistics professional with hands‑on ocean import experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being a key part of daily operations.
About the Role
This position is focused primarily on Ocean import operations, managing shipments arriving from Europe and other global origins. You’ll play a central role in coordinating import files, ensuring timely processing, maintaining strong communication with customers and partners, and keeping shipments moving efficiently from origin to destination.
This role will also provide occasional support for air import activities as needed for team coverage, so an openness to cross‑training and learning is important.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage end-to-end ocean import shipments
Process and monitor import files with accuracy and urgency
Liaise with customers, carriers, overseas partners, and internal teams
Ensure documentation, tracking, and shipment updates are handled efficiently
Support exception management and problem resolution
Assist with air import backup coverage during vacations and absences
Work within CargoWise and related systems to maintain shipment visibility and data integrity
What We’re Looking For
3–5 years of experience in ocean import operations within freight forwarding
Strong understanding of import processes, documentation, and customer service
Strong English communication skills
Bilingual French/English is a strong asset
Able to multitask, stay organized, and manage priorities in a busy operations setting
Team-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days in office
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