Freight Release Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

PTO

Health insurance

401K

Pet insurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Orient Express Container (OEC)Group in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Freight Release Coordinator. You will validate freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, record charges, and approve release after payment.

You will work in Accounting and collaborate with Operations. Requirements include at least 1 year in fast-paced data entry or clerical roles, logistics/freight forwarding experience, CargoWise One experience, strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast-paced data entry or clerical role.
• Previous logistics/ freight forwarding experience preferred.
• Experience using CargoWise One preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; willing to learn advanced functions.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Teams, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Review original BOLs, legal documents, and payments to send release documentation and payments to vendors.
• Process 300+ documents daily under tight deadlines.
• Record charges, refunds, invoices, checks, and related reports into CargoWise One.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Utilize CargoWise One and Excel to track and update shipment statuses.
• Communicate with customers, overseas offices, and vendors by email and phone with status updates on shipments.
• Address customer inquiries related to release status, customs status, and payment verification.
• Provide customers and vendors with payment options for shipment release.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CargoWise One

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 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