Logistics Coordinator

Avattech-Solutions-Center-Opc; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Avattech-Solutions-Center-Opc is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight & Logistics Coordinator to manage international ocean shipments from overseas factories to customers and warehouses, including rate negotiations, bookings, monitoring, and documentation.

The role requires 3+ years in ocean freight or international logistics, strong Excel skills, English proficiency, and familiarity with ERP systems such as Odoo to optimize landed costs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in ocean freight, international logistics, or freight forwarding.
• Hands-on experience with FCL bookings and freight rate negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of import-export documentation, Incoterms, and ocean freight processes.
• Proficient in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple shipments.
• Experience handling US-bound shipments from Asia or Europe.
• Background in automotive, tire, wheel, wholesale, or distribution industries.
• Experience with Odoo or other ERP systems.
• Familiarity with landed-cost analysis and freight performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop relationships with international freight forwarders.
• Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates and shipping terms.
• Manage FCL container bookings and factory-direct shipments.
• Monitor shipment milestones, vessel schedules, and delivery timelines.
• Review shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
• Resolve shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and logistics issues.
• Monitor freight expenses and minimize demurrage, detention, and other avoidable charges.
• Maintain accurate shipment trackers, cost comparisons, and performance reports.

Skills

Ocean freight coordination

Rate negotiations

Shipment monitoring

Documentation handling

Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

English communication

Organization & detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Ocean Freight & Logistics Coordinator to manage international ocean freight shipments from overseas factories to customers and warehouses. The role will handle freight-forwarder sourcing, rate negotiations, container bookings, shipment monitoring, documentation, and coordination with international partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and develop relationships with international freight forwarders.
• Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates and shipping terms.
• Manage FCL container bookings and factory-direct shipments.
• Monitor shipment milestones, vessel schedules, and delivery timelines.
• Review shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
• Resolve shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and logistics issues.
• Monitor freight expenses and minimize demurrage, detention, and other avoidable charges.
• Maintain accurate shipment trackers, cost comparisons, and performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in ocean freight, international logistics, or freight forwarding.
• Hands-on experience with FCL bookings and freight rate negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of import-export documentation, Incoterms, and ocean freight processes.
• Proficient in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple shipments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling US-bound shipments from Asia or Europe.
• Background in automotive, tire, wheel, wholesale, or distribution industries.
• Experience with Odoo or other ERP systems.
• Familiarity with landed-cost analysis and freight performance monitoring.