Ocean Freight Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate & follow up with Clients, Ocean Carriers, Terminals, and Trucking and overseas partners to ensure on-time release and delivery of cargo
• Handling of shipping documents and preparing documentation for sorting & distribution of cargo
• Follow up with CBSA on Cargo referred for Inspection / Examination
• Monitor cargo closely to meet deadlines and avoid delays
• Build strong relationships with service providers
• Provide transport solutions to customers
• Coordinate and communicate consistently with the Key Accounts, Ocean carriers, and other service providers
• Prepare and process Insurance Certificates, certificates of Origin, Shipper's Export/Import declarations, customs invoices, and all other related export documents
• Work with overseas agents ensuring they are informed on upcoming shipments

Required Education & Experience.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar position
• Completion of a high school diploma is mandatory;
• At least 2-3 years of experience in freight forwarding is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Multi-tasking and able to keep up in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Time management and organizational skills while being a team player
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Follows policies and procedures and ability to understand laws, rules, and regulations in areas of assignment.

Pay Rate/ Salary: $25.4 per hour 

Medical and life insurance, Group benefits

If you meet the requirements of this position and wish to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to eric@bluechiplogistics.com

This position is open to all qualified applicants & only those shortlisted will be notified.