Global Freight Coordinator

balfour; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

balfour in Austin, TX seeks a Shipping Specialist to manage international and domestic freight with strong emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will oversee movement between US and Mexico facilities and coordinate export shipments globally.

The role requires knowledge of trade documentation, customs rules, and freight forwarding, with experience in BOLs, invoices, and routing. Strong detail orientation and communication with brokers are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of shipping, traffic, or logistics experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting (required).
• Experience with international freight forwarding and multi-country export shipping.
• Working knowledge of customs compliance, tariff classification, export controls, and denied party screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product movement between US and Mexico facilities and export shipments to customers worldwide.
• Select carriers, Incoterms, and routing based on destination requirements.
• Ensure compliance with destination-country import regulations and licensing requirements.

Skills

International freight forwarding

Customs documentation

Tariff/classification

Bill of Lading (BOL)

Excel

Microsoft Office

Cross-border shipping

Attention to detail

Communication

Carrier coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shipping software

Carrier portals

Job description

balfour in Austin, TX seeks a Shipping Specialist to manage international and domestic freight with strong emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will oversee movement between US and Mexico facilities and coordinate export shipments globally.

The role requires knowledge of trade documentation, customs rules, and freight forwarding, with experience in BOLs, invoices, and routing. Strong detail orientation and communication with brokers are essential.