Export Coordinator

Leschaco Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Leschaco Inc. in Jersey City is seeking an Export Coordinator to manage end-to-end international shipments and ensure compliant documentation.

You will coordinate carriers, prepare export docs, monitor timelines, and provide proactive updates to clients while upholding AES filings and government requirements. This role demands strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced freight environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in international freight forwarding, export operations, or logistics, with a strong understanding of export documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with AES filings, export compliance, and international shipping procedures.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export shipments for assigned customer accounts.
• Prepare and process export documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, insurance certificates, export declarations, and other regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international shipping regulations, including AES filings and government agency requirements.
• Coordinate with carriers, trucking companies, warehouses, overseas agents, and customers to facilitate efficient shipment movement.
• Provide proactive shipment updates and resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Negotiate transportation and logistics rates with service providers.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and tracking data within internal systems.
• Identify potential shipping issues and recommend solutions to customers.
• Support company quality, security, and compliance initiatives, including ISO and C-TPAT

Skills

Export documentation

AES filings

International shipping

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Leading Freight Forwarder / NVOCC/ Customs House Broker/ Tank Container Operator, with locations in 24 countries and over 3300 employees strong, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Export Coordinator in our Jersey City Office

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual to manage and coordinate international export shipments for a portfolio of clients. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and compliant movement of cargo by preparing export documentation, coordinating transportation providers, monitoring shipment activity, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the export process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export shipments for assigned customer accounts.
• Prepare and process export documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, insurance certificates, export declarations, and other regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international shipping regulations, including AES filings and government agency requirements.
• Coordinate with carriers, trucking companies, warehouses, overseas agents, and customers to facilitate efficient shipment movement.
• Provide proactive shipment updates and resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Negotiate transportation and logistics rates with service providers.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and tracking data within internal systems.
• Identify potential shipping issues and recommend solutions to customers.
• Support company quality, security, and compliance initiatives, including ISO and C-TPAT

Requirements

Qualifications:?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in international freight forwarding, export operations, or logistics, with a strong understanding of export documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with AES filings, export compliance, and international shipping procedures.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive logistics professional who thrives in a customer-focused environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to delivering high-quality service while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 9 Paid Holidays plus PTO and Sick Leave
• Voluntary Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts

Background check required.