Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Shipping Coordinator at Global Logistics Solutions! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage the end-to-end shipping process for our clients in the Pacific Northwest. This role is critical to ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant freight movement across domestic and international channels. You'll be the central hub connecting suppliers, carriers, and customers while maintaining flawless documentation and inventory accuracy. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at problem-solving, apply now to launch your logistics career!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic/international shipments via air, ocean, and ground carriers
- Manage documentation (BOLs, customs forms, commercial invoices)
- Track shipments in real-time and resolve transit delays
- Optimize routing to minimize costs and delivery times
- Liaise with customs brokers for clearance compliance
- Maintain accurate inventory and shipping databases
- Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams
- Report KPIs on shipping performance metrics
Qualifications
- 2+ years in logistics/shipping coordination
- Proficiency with TMS (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of INCOTERMS and customs regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines
- Forklift certification preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred