Job Description
Join our fast-paced logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Chicago! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage international shipping operations, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with regulations. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic supply chain environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across multiple carriers
- Manage documentation (BOLs, customs forms, invoices)
- Track shipments in real-time and resolve transit delays
- Liaise with warehouse teams and external vendors
- Optimize shipping routes to reduce costs and transit times
- Ensure compliance with DOT and international trade regulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of shipping/logistics coordination experience
- Proficiency in TMS software (e.g., Descartes, SAP)
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and customs procedures
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High school diploma; supply chain certification preferred