Senior Project Coordinator
About The Position
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics with over a century of industry pioneering. We are redefining boundaries through innovation and transformation, setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we value diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring our organization reflects the customers we serve. With over 100,000 employees in 130 countries, we shape the future of global trade and logistics using cutting-edge technologies and unlocking global opportunities. We offer an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade, working with the best people in a global team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry with significant economic impact. We are proud of our people who define our industry leadership, global team culture, and customer-centric focus. Joining our team means becoming part of a diverse, global organization in a fast-moving, values-based work environment where you can grow, shape digital solutions, access industry-leading talent development, enjoy working with colleagues, and broaden your worldview through international job postings. We provide competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off. Our parental leave policy is recognized globally as one of the best in the industry. Maersk is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in global trade, creating opportunities for countries, companies, and people to succeed. Our vision is to be the global integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying customers' global supply chains through our global scale as the world's largest shipping line, our Logistics and Services expertise, and our port operator, APM Terminals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- 5+ years of operations experience in project freight forwarding
- Experience with breakbulk, RORO, and OOG flat rack shipments.
- Experience with CargoWise is required.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Import/Export documentation
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Independent Worker and Adaptable to Changes
- A solid understanding of logistics cost management
- Vendor Management
- Quoting logistics shipments
- Negotiation skills
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree (preferred, but not required)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate OOG import and export shipments.
- Issue delivery orders to trucking carriers and warehouses.
- Ensure cargo is delivered on time and customer is kept informed of any changes or delays.
- Help to mentor and train fellow team members on OOG cargo operations.
- Be the first point of contact for team operational issues that need to be escalated to project manager.
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Obtain and negotiate quotes from vendors.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- RRSP+ Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
