Global Logistics Operations Coordinator

Seko Logistics; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 20 - 28; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

SEKO Logistics, a global logistics provider, seeks an efficient freight forwarding professional in Mount Prospect, IL. You will manage day-to-day shipments, prepare bills of lading, and communicate with customers and carriers to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

The role requires four years in freight forwarding, a high school diploma or GED, and strong analytical and data-entry skills. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a base salary of $20–$28 per hour with annual incentives.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required with ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet and web-based applications and job specific software applications.
• Must have data entry experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. and/or international currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Possess functional knowledge of regulations and compliance procedures associated with all areas of freight forwarding.
• Have experience in multimodal logistics with functional knowledge of TSA, C-TPAT and Hazmat.
• Language skills to read and interpret documents, speak effectively before groups, write routine reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day shipments originated and/or handled by operations; prioritise, schedule and route shipments and arrange transportation in the U.S. and internationally.
• Produce documents, bills of lading and related paperwork; respond to agent requests and negotiate rates.
• Maintain accurate shipment status updates and communicate with customers daily.
• Process cargo manifests, calculate charges, and coordinate freight release; ensure paperwork compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Basic math

TSA/C-TPAT knowledge

Hazmat knowledge

Multimodal logistics

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SEKO Logistics, a global logistics provider, seeks an efficient freight forwarding professional in Mount Prospect, IL. You will manage day-to-day shipments, prepare bills of lading, and communicate with customers and carriers to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

The role requires four years in freight forwarding, a high school diploma or GED, and strong analytical and data-entry skills. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a base salary of $20–$28 per hour with annual incentives.