Job Description
Join Pacific Logistics Solutions as a Shipping Coordinator and become the backbone of our supply chain operations! In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate seamless freight movements, optimize shipping routes, and ensure timely deliveries across the Pacific Northwest. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with a passion for logistics excellence to join our dynamic team in Portland's vibrant waterfront district.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments across multiple carriers and transportation modes
- Manage documentation compliance (BOLs, customs forms, manifests)
- Optimize freight routes to minimize costs and transit times
- Track shipments in real-time and proactively resolve transit delays
- Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure accurate loading/unloading
- Maintain shipment databases and generate performance reports
- Liaise with clients to provide shipment status updates and solutions
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in logistics/shipping coordination
- Proficiency in TMS software (e.g., Oracle, Descartes)
- Knowledge of INCOTERMS and customs regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
- High school diploma or equivalent; supply chain certification preferred