Freight Release Coordinator

Oecgroup; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (1 day WFH)

Laptop provided

10 days PTO

Full health insurance

401K with 3% company match

Pet insurance discount

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

OEC Group is seeking a Freight Release Coordinator in Santa Ana, CA. You will validate freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and approve release after payment. You’ll work with Accounting and Operations to ensure accurate charges and timely shipments.

The role requires data-entry experience, ERP/CargoWise One familiarity, and strong Excel/MS Office skills. Hybrid schedule with benefits and room for growth is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a fast-paced data entry or clerical role.
• Experience in Logistics/Transportation, freight forwarding preferred.
• CargoWise One experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; willing to learn advanced functions.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Teams/Word).

Responsibilities

• Review BOLs, legal documents and payments to release documentation.
• Process 300+ documents daily under tight deadlines.
• Record charges, refunds, invoices into CargoWise One.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Use CargoWise One and Excel to track shipments.
• Communicate with customers, overseas offices, and vendors.
• Address inquiries about release, customs, and payments.
• Provide payment options for shipment releases.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CargoWise One

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Established in 1981, Orient Express Container (OEC)Group is one of thetop freight forwarders in thetransportation industry. We provide freight transportation, logistics, and information services to over 50,000 customers through a network of global offices.

Our employees recognize the impact we makein theglobal supply chain through stayingon top of the ever-changing logistics industry with the goal of delivering quality information and services to our clients.

As a Freight Release Coordinator, you will validate freight invoices & statements, resolve invoice discrepancies, record customer charges, and approve the release of customer freight after payment is obtained. You will work within the Accounting Department and collaborate closely with our Operations Department.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a fast-paced data entry or similar clerical role.


• Previous work experience in the Logistics and Transportation industry, notably in freight forwarding, is highly preferred.


• Previous experience using the ERP system, CargoWise One, is preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn advanced functions.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, and Word.

Responsibilities

• ReviewOriginal Bill of Ladings (BOLs),legal documents, and payments received to send release documentation and payments to vendors.


• Process 300+ documents daily in adherence to tight deadlines.


• Record charges, refunds,invoices, checks,and related reports into the ERP system, CargoWise One.


• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.


• Utilize CargoWise One and Microsoft Excel totrack, trace, and update the status of shipments.


• Communicate with customers, overseas offices, and vendors by email and phone withstatus updates onshipments.


• Address any customer inquiries related to release status, customs status, andpayment verification.


• Provide customers and vendors with payment options for shipment release.

Salary

• $22-$28/hour dependent on transferable experienceand education level.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (1-day a week working from home); laptop provided by OEC Group.


• 10-days PTO (Paid Time Off), Employee Appreciation Days, Paid Holidays, Sick/Flextime.


• Full Health Insurancecoverage includingmedical, dental, vision, term life, and accident insurance.


• 401K retirement planwith 3% company match.


• Discounted pet insurance - woof! woof! meow!


• Annual performance bonusand mid-year reviews for salary increases.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer