Logistics Booking Coordinator

Aston Carter•Jersey City, NJ

23h•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the booking and coordination of export shipments, ensuring compliance with documentation and customs regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with carriers and service providers.

Requirements

2+ years of booking experience.
1+ years of experience with Excel
Experience with transportation, logistics, freight, inventory, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience with shipping, distribution, or logistics is preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Secure export bookings with ocean carriers based on sales & customer requirements.
Monitor vessel schedules and capacity, adjusting bookings as needed.
Coordinate pickup, drayage, and container availability with yard coordinators.
Prepare and verify export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, SLI, HBL/MBL, AWB, and certificates of origin.
Ensure compliance with customs regulations, country-specific requirements, and carrier guidelines.
Submit shipping instructions and verify bills of lading for accuracy.
Track shipment milestones and communicate status updates to internal teams.
Resolve booking issues, space constraints, rollovers, and documentation discrepancies.
Collaborate with internal operations, sales, warehouse, and finance teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for export booking inquiries.
Build strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and service providers.
Negotiate rates or space allocations when applicable.
Enter and update booking information in BSM, SAI, INTTRA, and carrier portals.
Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance.
Generate and analyze shipment reports to identify process improvements.