Senior International Freight Forwarding Coordinator – Ocean

The Robinson/Diamond Resource Group • Plano, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are recruiting for an established global logistics organization seeking an experienced Senior International Freight Forwarding Coordinator for its Plano operation. This is a hands-on role managing international freight from beginning to end across ocean and air, import and export. The approximate mix is 70% Import / 30% Export and 80% Ocean / 20% Air. Ocean import is the heart of the position, but we're looking for someone with experience across all four areas: ocean import, ocean export, air import and air export. This isn't an entry-level forwarding position. We need someone who already knows the business and can take ownership from day one. Someone who knows how to own a shipment. You understand what's supposed to happen next without waiting for someone to tell you. You notice when the documentation isn't right. You follow up before a small issue becomes a large one. You keep your customer informed without creating unnecessary noise. And when something inevitably doesn't go according to plan, you stay calm, figure it out and get the shipment moving again. Accuracy matters. Communication matters. Follow-through matters. This is an opportunity for an experienced forwarder who enjoys the work, knows the details and wants to be trusted to do the job well.

Requirements

• 4–5+ years of international freight-forwarding experience
• Strong ocean import experience
• Ocean export experience
• Air import and export experience
• NVOCC experience
• 2+ years of hands-on CargoWise experience — required
• Customs-clearance and documentation knowledge
• Strong understanding of international shipping documentation
• Knowledge of FMC and global trade requirements
• Experience working with carriers and overseas agents
• Strong customer-service and account-management skills
• Rates, billing and vendor-payment experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Japanese language skills are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean and air import/export shipments from origin through final delivery
• Coordinate customs-clearance activity and required documentation
• Track shipments and proactively communicate status to customers
• Work directly with carriers, overseas agents and service providers
• Review shipping and customs documentation for accuracy
• Resolve shipment delays, documentation issues and other exceptions
• Review freight rates and help ensure cost-effective solutions
• Audit shipment information and data entry for accuracy
• Review billing and vendor payments
• Prepare invoices as needed
• Monitor account profitability and margins
• Maintain customer and operational SOPs
• Ensure compliance with FMC and applicable international trade requirements
• Support and guide other members of the forwarding team
• Identify ways to make processes more accurate and efficient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree