Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Long Beach, CA! We're urgently seeking a highly organized professional to manage critical shipping operations and ensure seamless supply chain workflows. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts our success.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and track international/domestic shipments from origin to delivery
- Manage documentation (BOLs, customs forms, manifests) with 100% accuracy
- Liaise with carriers, customs brokers, and internal departments to resolve delays
- Optimize shipping routes and methods to minimize costs and transit times
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate warehouse operations for timely order fulfillment
- Utilize TMS software (e.g., Oracle, Descartes) for shipment planning and tracking
- Generate performance reports and provide weekly shipping analytics to leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in shipping coordination or logistics operations
- Proficiency with TMS/WMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS, customs regulations, and hazardous materials handling
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to work under tight deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred
- Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation abilities
- OSHA certification and Hazmat training a significant plus