What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Project Cargo Manager position at Setna iO?
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage logistics operations for project cargo shipments across air, ocean, and domestic freight modes.
- Plan, quote, and coordinate specialized transport for oversized, hazardous, and sensitive aircraft parts.
- Select and manage freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PLs for multimodal transport.
- Prepare and oversee shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading.
- Monitor shipment progress, proactively manage delays, and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal sales, trade compliance, warehouse, and repair coordination teams.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and generate logistics performance reports.
- Drive continuous improvement in cargo handling, route optimization, and vendor performance.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in freight forwarding, or transportation management, including projects involving specialized equipment (i.e. flat rack, HC, engine stands)
- Strong knowledge of air, ocean, and ground transportation practices and regulations.
- Familiarity with international shipping terms (Incoterms), HS classification and documentation.
- Experience managing hazmat and oversized shipments in compliance with IATA, IMDG, and DOT regulations.
- Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.