Ocean Freight Coordinator

Rhenus SE & Co.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus SE & Co. is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate Ocean Freight shipments from origin to destination and assist with Air Freight activities, documentation, and customer updates.

You will interact with carriers, agents, and internal teams to ensure timely information and accurate invoicing. A Bachelor’s degree in logistics and 3+ years in freight forwarding are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics, with strong Ocean Freight operations.
• Air Freight experience is considered a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of international freight forwarding processes, documentation, and shipment coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Ocean Freight shipments from origin to destination, including booking, documentation, pre-alerts, tracking, and delivery.
• Support Air Freight shipments and coordinate with airlines, agents, truckers, and other service providers as required.
• Prepare and issue shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, pre-alerts, and other required documents.
• Monitor shipments and provide regular status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Ocean Freight

Air Freight

Freight forwarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

What You Can Expect :Coordinate Ocean Freight shipments from origin to destination, including booking, documentation, pre-alerts, tracking, and delivery.Support Air Freight shipments and coordinate with airlines, agents, truckers, and other service providers as required.Communicate with customers, overseas agents, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate shipment information.Prepare and issue shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, pre-alerts, and other required documents.Monitor shipments and provide regular status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.Coordinate and follow up on pickups, deliveries, and Proofs of Delivery (PODs).Obtain and negotiate freight rates with carriers and service providers to support competitive pricing.Review and reconcile shipment costs, pending charges, payables, and profit-share requests.Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.Assist with claims and other shipment-related issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution.Maintain accurate client status reports and shipment files.Ensure files are completed and closed accurately and within established timelines.Identify and resolve operational issues while maintaining a high level of customer service.Perform other logistics-related duties as assigned.What You Bring:3+ years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics, with strong experience in Ocean Freight operations.Air Freight experience is considered a strong asset.Solid understanding of international freight forwarding processes, documentation, and shipment coordination.Experience working with ocean carriers, airlines, agents, trucking companies, and other logistics service providers.Strong customer service and communication skills.Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with shipping documentation and financial transactions.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.