Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in New Orleans! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end shipping operations for our growing client base. This role is critical to ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining exceptional service standards in one of America's busiest ports. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at coordinating complex logistics, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including documentation, customs clearance, and carrier negotiations
- Track shipments in real-time using logistics software and proactively resolve delays
- Liaise with warehouse teams, clients, and carriers to ensure seamless transit
- Optimize shipping routes and methods to reduce costs while meeting delivery deadlines
- Maintain accurate shipping records and generate performance reports
- Collaborate with sales teams to provide shipping solutions for client inquiries
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in shipping coordination or logistics management
- Proficiency with TMS/WMS systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of INCOTERMS and international shipping regulations
- Exceptional problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with New Orleans port operations and local carriers preferred