responsible for managing the customs documentation of imported goods. Coordinators are also in charge of communicating with import vendors, setting up shipment deliveries with clients, maintaining import records, and verifying that all import transactions comply with government regulations. Coordinators may also have to predict whether import vendors will experience surpluses or shortages of products.
Logisticians, including import logistics coordinators, work full-time during regular business hours. Those that work with international markets may need to take calls or make orders outside of business hours in order to accommodate differences in time around the world. Some travel to meet in person with clients may be required.