Shipping Coordinator

Expedited and white-glove shipments are handled by a dedicated desk. Our freight forwarding team handles ocean and air imports, customs clearance and drayage. We started in 2008 and have grown to about 80 people.

Looking for a Shipping Coordinator with import experience to work with freight forwarders, customs brokers and the warehouse. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Day to day

• Audit freight invoices against quotes and contracts
• Get rate quotes and choose carriers based on cost and service
• Work with customs brokers on import entries and documentation
• Build weekly reports on on-time delivery and freight spend
• Monitor container arrivals, demurrage and detention
• Coordinate with the warehouse on pick timing and load readiness
• Prepare bills of lading, packing lists and commercial invoices

Who you are

• 0-2 years of logistics, shipping or freight experience
• Experience with a TMS or ERP system such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite
• Working knowledge of freight terms such as LTL, FTL, BOL, accessorials and Incoterms
• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in supply chain preferred
• Strong organization with lots of shipments moving at once

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $38,000 - $51,000 per year

Benefits:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterbury, CT (Required)

Work Location: In person

Duration: 12 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Goldcrest Logistics.