Logistics Coordinator (Ocean Freight lanes)- WFH

Position: Logistics Coordinator (Ocean Freight lanes and North American geography)

Industry: Supply Chain/Transportation

Working Duration: 12 months contract (Contract renewal)

Working Location: Remote/ WFH

Primary Responsibilities

Managing the coordination of inbound freight flow while prioritizing daily tasks and weekly operational goals.

Engaging in communication with suppliers, forwarders, brokers, carriers, and operations to swiftly resolve discrepancies.

Taking charge of logistics operations, including securing shipment rates, negotiating with logistics service providers, and choosing 3PL partners.

Monitoring and expediting shipments, effectively addressing issues related to quality, quantity, and schedule discrepancies.

Enhancing shipment efficiency by minimizing freight costs and evaluating the services of freight forwarders.

Validating and resolving any shipping or customs documentation issues, encompassing PODs, BOLs, and carrier confirmations.

Daily Tasks:

• Monitor ocean and air shipments and inform the planning team about any changes in ETA.
• Review new Purchase Orders (POs) entered by Procurement in the Logistics Tracker for all modes (Ocean/Air/Parcel/Land).
• Make bookings with freight forwarders based on the target ETA.
• Track and trace incoming shipments, update ETA in the Logistics Tracker, and ensure it meets the target ETA.
• Notify the planner and buyer if the ETA changes and misses the target.
• Input container numbers and related information into the Logistics Tracker.
• Confirm container loading with freight forwarders, and follow up with buyers and shippers if necessary.
• Update Detention/Demurrage files and Smartsheet, and send out DD report emails.
• Audit freight forwarders invoices for accuracy, file disputes if needed, and notify the AP team.
• Follow up with freight forwarders for unresolved credit note disputes.
• Update the transit time report for the US lane.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Supply Chain/Transportation industry.
• Experience with FCL & LCL shipments.
• Familiarity with ocean freight lanes and North American geography.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.

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