Job Description
Join our fast-paced logistics team as a Shipping Coordinator in Portland, OR! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage international and domestic shipping operations. This role is critical to ensuring seamless supply chain flow for our clients in the Pacific Northwest. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have expertise in freight coordination, we want to hear from you today!
Why join us? Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding logistics firm.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end shipping processes including documentation, carrier selection, and customs clearance
- Monitor shipment tracking and proactively resolve transit delays
- Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure timely loading/unloading of freight
- Maintain accurate shipping records and prepare necessary compliance documents (BOLs, commercial invoices)
- Optimize shipping routes and negotiate rates with carriers to reduce costs
- Communicate shipment status to clients and internal stakeholders
- Implement and improve shipping procedures to enhance efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics coordination
- Proficiency in shipping management software (e.g., Oracle TMS, SAP)
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping regulations
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail with documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Strong verbal and written communication skills