Import Coordinator

Also called: Import/Export Coordinator

Tracks shipments coming from overseas and handles the paperwork so they clear customs.

A day in the life

You track 40 containers on ships from China, send documents to the customs broker and tell the warehouse when to expect each delivery.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$50k
High
$70k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate degree; trained on the job.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, International Business.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady; affected by tariff swings.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Shipment tracking and document software automate much of the job; solving customs holdups stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Geography, Computer applications, Spanish or another world language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-5011.

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