Bilingual Freight Forwarding Ops Specialist (EN/Mandarin)

Starlink Forwarding; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Job summary

Starlink Forwarding in Orange County, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Freight Forwarding Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day ocean and air shipments, coordinate with carriers, and ensure excellent customer service. You will handle bookings for Air & Ocean (FCL/LCL), prepare documents such as MBL/HBL, MAWB/HAWB, and work with US customs entries.

Fluency in English and Mandarin is required. Requires 2–5 years in international freight forwarding, knowledge of NVOCC, Incoterms and

Qualifications

• Languages: Fully fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin (Required).
• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in international freight forwarding.
• Knowledge: Solid grasp of NVOCC, Incoterms, and US Customs entry procedures.
• Skills: Proficient in Freight Management Systems (FMS) and MS Office. Legal US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Shipment Execution: Handle end-to-end Air & Ocean (FCL/LCL) import/export bookings and schedules.
• Documentation & Customs: Prepare and process MBL/HBL, MAWB/HAWB, Delivery Orders, and customs clearance documents (ACE Portal).
• Vendor & Client Coordination: Communicate with carriers, truckers, warehouses, and overseas partners for timely cargo delivery and status updates.
• Billing: Issue client invoices and verify vendor billing against contracted rates.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Mandarin)

Freight Management Systems (FMS)

MS Office

Job description

Starlink Forwarding in Orange County, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Freight Forwarding Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day ocean and air shipments, coordinate with carriers, and ensure excellent customer service. You will handle bookings for Air & Ocean (FCL/LCL), prepare documents such as MBL/HBL, MAWB/HAWB, and work with US customs entries.

Fluency in English and Mandarin is required. Requires 2–5 years in international freight forwarding, knowledge of NVOCC, Incoterms and