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International Freight Forwarding Coordinator – Air & Ocean
Salary: $50,000–$55,000 | Full-Time
We are recruiting for multiple opportunities with established companies in the international freight forwarding and global logistics industry. We are seeking experienced logistics professionals with hands-on experience coordinating air and/or ocean import/export shipments from origin through final delivery.
Responsibilities may include:
- Coordinate international air and/or ocean import and export shipments
- Manage shipments from booking or pre-alert through customs clearance and final delivery
- Communicate with customers, overseas agents, airlines, steamship lines, customs brokers, truckers, terminals, and warehouses
- Prepare and review shipping documentation including bills of lading, air waybills, commercial invoices, packing lists, arrival notices, and ISF documentation
- Track shipment milestones, vessel/flight schedules, container availability, and delivery status
- Coordinate customs clearance, drayage, trucking, and final-mile delivery
- Provide customers with proactive shipment updates and resolve delays or operational issues
- Monitor demurrage, detention, holds, and other shipment-related exceptions
- Maintain accurate shipment information within freight forwarding or transportation management systems
- Assist with shipment billing, costing, vendor invoices, and documentation
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in freight forwarding, international logistics, air freight, and/or ocean freight
- Experience with international import and/or export operations
- Knowledge of freight forwarding documentation and terminology
- Experience working with carriers, customs brokers, overseas agents, and transportation providers
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with CargoWise or another freight forwarding system is a plus
We are interested in candidates with backgrounds in Ocean Import, Ocean Export, Air Import, Air Export, AOG/Aerospace Logistics, or general International Freight Forwarding.
If you have freight forwarding experience and are interested in learning more, please apply or reach out directly.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000