Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team at Pacific Gateway Logistics, Oakland's premier supply chain partner! We're seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Coordinator to optimize our distribution operations and ensure seamless cargo movement through the Port of Oakland. This hybrid role combines warehouse oversight with customer-facing coordination, offering growth in one of America's busiest shipping hubs. Enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily shipping schedules and dock operations for import/export containers
- Manage documentation compliance (BOLs, customs forms, commercial invoices)
- Track cargo in transit and resolve delivery discrepancies proactively
- Liaise with carriers, customs brokers, and warehouse personnel
- Optimize warehouse space utilization and inventory rotation
- Generate shipping reports and KPI dashboards for leadership
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives for logistics efficiency
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in shipping coordination or warehouse management
- Proficiency in logistics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or TMS systems)
- Knowledge of INCOTERMS, customs regulations, and maritime shipping
- Strong data analysis skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- OSHA certification or hazmat handling preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics (or equivalent experience)