Gateway Coordinator I

Yusen Logistics Americas Inc.; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401k with company match

Standard 10 days PTO

Bonus plan

7 Paid Holidays

OT pay where applicable

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Gateway Coordinator I at Yusen Logistics Americas Inc. Torrance, CA is responsible for organizing and executing export gateway operations, ensuring timely and compliant movement of airfreight shipments. You will coordinate with internal teams, carriers, and overseas offices to optimize consolidation and routing.

The role emphasizes documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely shipment tracking in a hybrid work environment with potential travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of airfreight export operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of export documentation, AES filing, TSA/IATA regulations.
• Familiarity with airline booking platforms and freight forwarding systems.
• DG certification and/or IATA training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review export documentation (MAWBs, HAWBs, AES filings, TSA forms, invoices).
• Ensure TSA/IATA and U.S. Customs compliance for all export shipments.
• Coordinate consolidations and direct shipments per routing instructions and deadlines.
• Book cargo space with airlines and maintain carrier relationships.
• Track shipments and monitor flight schedules; resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams on documentation, cargo build-up, labeling and loading procedures.
• Maintain accurate records for TSA and company audits.

Skills

Airfreight export ops

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

DG certification

IATA training

Tools

CargoWise

Webcargo

Job description

Gateway Coordinator I

Job Locations

US-CA-Torrance

Overview

Salary Range: $49,549-$82,307

Detail-oriented and proactive Airfreight Export Gateway Coordinator to organize and execute export gateway operations. This role is critical in ensuring timely and compliant movement of international airfreight shipments, coordinating with internal teams, carriers, and overseas offices to optimize consolidation and routing.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Prepare and Review Documentation: Accurately prepare and review export documentation, including Master Air Waybills (MAWBs), House Air Waybills (HAWBs), AES filings, TSA forms, and commercial invoices.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with TSA, IATA, and U.S. Customs regulations for all export shipments.
• Coordinate Shipments: Organize consolidations and direct shipments according to routing instructions, cut-off times, and customer requirements.
• Book Cargo Space: Secure cargo space with airlines and helps maintain carrier relationships to ensure timely movement of freight.
• Monitor and Track Shipments: Track and trace shipments throughout transit, monitor flight schedules and capacity, and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Teams: Communicate with warehouse staff to ensure proper documentation, cargo build-up, labeling, and loading procedures are followed.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Keep detailed and accurate records in accordance with TSA and company standards for audit and compliance purposes

Qualifications

• 1- 2 years of experience in airfreight export operations, preferably in a gateway or consolidation role.
• Strong knowledge of export documentation, AES filing, and TSA/IATA regulations.
• Familiarity with airline booking platforms and freight forwarding systems (e.g., CargoWise, Webcargo, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• DG certification and/or IATA training is a plus.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and email.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk or computer terminal
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and handling documents
• Occasional lifting of light items (up to 25 lbs.), such as office supplies or mail
• Visual acuity for reading and computer work
• Walking short distances within the office or building
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain environments.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule remote and in-office settings.
• In-office presence required on scheduled days or for specific events, meetings, or team activities.
• Confined workspace or cubicle includes moderate noise, standard lighting and temperature
• Remote workspace should have internet connectivity, be quiet, secure, and ergonomic.
• Requires ability to adapt to changing priorities and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• May involve travel or off-site meetings up to 5% of the time.
• May require evening or weekend coverage based on flight schedules.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified if deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

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