Bilingual Global Logistics Coordinator – Forwarding

Socket.dev; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Time (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Basic Life Insurance Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Loomis International’s Forwarding Logistics Coordinator is an intermediary coordinating the safe, efficient transport of goods for importers/exporters, working with shipping lines and Loomis fleet to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish skills, a relevant diploma, and 2+ years in freight forwarding, reporting to the Forwarding Manager in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Diploma of International Freight Forwarding or related degree qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within freight forwarding/transportation.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, considering value, hazard, cost, transit time and security.
• Arranging packing, considering climate, terrain, weight, goods type, cost, delivery and warehousing.
• Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs.
• Preparing documentation to meet customs, insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Liaising with third parties to move goods by road, rail, air or sea.
• Arranging insurance and assisting clients in claims.

Skills

English

Spanish

Education

International Freight Forwarding Diploma

Job description

Loomis International’s Forwarding Logistics Coordinator is an intermediary coordinating the safe, efficient transport of goods for importers/exporters, working with shipping lines and Loomis fleet to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish skills, a relevant diploma, and 2+ years in freight forwarding, reporting to the Forwarding Manager in a fast-paced team environment.