Manage international ocean and air freight from booking through documentation and delivery. Coordinate carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and suppliers; prepare and verify export paperwork; monitor shipments, resolve issues, maintain records, and support process improvements while managing multiple concurrent shipments.
This is a remote position.
Our client is looking for a Logistics Coordinator.
Our client operates within the international trade and logistics sector, supporting global supply chain operations through freight coordination, import/export documentation, and transportation management. Over the past several years, they have continued expanding their logistics capabilities while supporting customers across multiple international markets.
The Logistics Coordinator will play a critical role in managing ocean and air freight shipments from booking through final documentation. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with carriers, warehouses, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment execution.
- Request and compare ocean and air freight quotations based on cost, transit times, routing options, and service levels.
- Coordinate bookings with carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses, suppliers, and customers.
- Monitor shipment progress and track key milestones from origin to destination.
- Coordinate container loading schedules, pickups, and transportation logistics.
- Review and verify Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, shipping instructions, and release documentation.
- Prepare, review, and maintain export documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, Health Certificates, Certificates of Free Sale, and other required documents.
- Ensure all shipping documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with international trade requirements.
- Communicate shipment updates and proactively address delays, discrepancies, or operational issues.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth shipment execution.
- Maintain organized records of shipments, documentation, and freight-related communications.
- Support continuous improvement of logistics processes and operational efficiency.
- Manage multiple shipments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating international ocean and air freight shipments.
- Knowledge of import/export processes and logistics operations.
- Familiarity with export documentation and shipping compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail and organization.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Previous experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, transportation, or international trade.
- Understanding of Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, and related export documentation.
- Experience working with freight carriers, customs brokers, warehouses, and freight forwarders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership and team members.
- English proficiency required.
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