Global Inbound Logistics Specialist (Ocean Freight)

RedEagle International; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RedEagle International, an agricultural chemical manufacturer and importer, is seeking an International Logistics Coordinator to track inbound ocean shipments from origin through final delivery. Sourcing products from overseas, this role keeps containers visible at every stage across ocean, rail, and into the warehouse acting quickly to retrieve containers within free time and prevent demurrage.

Based in Lakeland, FL, this on-site role coordinates with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in international logistics, import operations, or container/freight tracking.
• Working knowledge of ocean freight, Incoterms (FOB), demurrage/detention, and U.S. customs/CBP processes.
• Familiarity with intermodal/rail and drayage coordination.
• Comfort working under time pressure with hard deadlines (LFD windows).
• Strong Excel skills for tracking logs and reconciliation.
• Sharp attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Experience with ag-chem, chemical, or other regulated imports a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track inbound containers from origin ports through U.S. port of discharge, intermodal rail, and final delivery
• Monitor freight forwarder ETA reports as an early-warning system to anticipate container arrivals
• Act on Last Free Day (LFD) notices immediately to retrieve containers within free time and prevent demurrage and storage fees
• Dispatch and coordinate truckers/drayage providers, including pickup appointments and container depot returns
• Maintain the container tracking log as the single source of truth, updating status same-day
• Coordinate with the customs broker on clearance timing and customs holds
• Reconcile and dispute demurrage invoices against tracking records, gathering supporting documentation and filing within carrier deadlines
• Escalate at-risk shipments to the Operations Manager per defined timeframes

Skills

International logistics

Import operations

Container/freight tracking

Excel

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Regulated imports experience

Job description

RedEagle International, an agricultural chemical manufacturer and importer, is seeking an International Logistics Coordinator to track inbound ocean shipments from origin through final delivery. Sourcing products from overseas, this role keeps containers visible at every stage across ocean, rail, and into the warehouse acting quickly to retrieve containers within free time and prevent demurrage.

Based in Lakeland, FL, this on-site role coordinates with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and