Import coordinator vs export specialist

The differences between import coordinators and export specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an export specialist has an average salary of $50,208, which is higher than the $46,843 average annual salary of an import coordinator.

The top three skills for an import coordinator include customer service, logistics and us customs. The most important skills for an export specialist are logistics, booking, and forwarders.

Import coordinator vs export specialist overview

	Import Coordinator	Export Specialist
Yearly salary	$46,843	$50,208
Hourly rate	$22.52	$24.14
Growth rate	6%	5%
Number of jobs	16,834	1,414
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

What does an import coordinator do?

An import coordinator, also known as import-export coordinator, is an individual who is responsible for handling the logistics of transporting goods into the country and serving as the liaison between sellers and customers. Import coordinators must arrange shipments and handle monetary exchange rates as well as communicate relevant information to national and international customers and sales companies. They must maintain the status report for all shipments while collaborating with various departments for the release of all goods from customs. Import coordinators must also collaborate with the inventory planning team to ensure clearance and delivery of all import goods.

What does an export specialist do?

An Export Specialist is in charge of managing the foreign sales and transactions of a company. It is their duty to monitor the quality of products to ensure it adheres to export standards, manage paperwork, perform research and analysis, utilize cost-efficient methods, verify documents, produce progress reports, and liaise with external parties such as distributors and custom authorities. An Export Specialist must be proactive and alert for any issues or conflicts, resolving them promptly and efficiently.

Import coordinator vs export specialist salary

Import coordinators and export specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Import Coordinator	Export Specialist
Average salary	$46,843	$50,208
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $65,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	Plainview, NY	Elizabeth, NJ
Highest paying state	New York	New Jersey
Best paying company	RemX	Brookhaven National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Automotive	Manufacturing

Differences between import coordinator and export specialist education

There are a few differences between an import coordinator and an export specialist in terms of educational background:

	Import Coordinator	Export Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Import coordinator vs export specialist demographics

Here are the differences between import coordinators' and export specialists' demographics:

	Import Coordinator	Export Specialist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 38.1% Female, 61.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Asian, 16.1% White, 43.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% Asian, 16.8% White, 48.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between import coordinator and export specialist duties and responsibilities

Import coordinator example responsibilities.

Work directly with government agencies including FDA, USDA, and CBP to resolve import delays.
Ensure import documentation is accurately process, distribute and release to ocean lines and freight forwarders.
Delete ABI and remove from FedEx bill for void entries.
Launch company's TSA program.
Act as company contact for C-TPAT program.
Arrange FCL ocean operations, imports and exports.

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Export specialist example responsibilities.

Manage OEM exports throughout Europe for a veterinary equipment manufacturer.
Prepare export documentation and hire freight forwarders with proven accuracy.
Interact with freight forwarders and transportation management personnel to ensure timely delivery of shipments.
Complete NAFTA and CAFTA certificates as required.
Handle customs clearance process such as, FDA, classification and Hazmat shipments.
Coordinate the release of goods with carriers, CBP, and other governmental agencies as required.

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Import coordinator vs export specialist skills

Common import coordinator skills

Customer Service, 16%
Logistics, 11%
US Customs, 7%
Forwarders, 4%
FDA, 4%
Delivery Orders, 4%

Common export specialist skills

Logistics, 17%
Booking, 6%
Forwarders, 5%
Import Export, 5%
Data Entry, 5%
Freight Forwarders, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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