Global Logistics Operations Coordinator (Ocean & Air)

MindSource; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MindSource is seeking an experienced Logistics Operation Coordinator focused on ocean operations to support global transport and supply chain activities from Santa Ana, CA. The role emphasizes international ocean freight, air freight, and OTR coordination, ensuring timely, compliant shipments.

The ideal candidate will manage shipments end-to-end, collaborate with carriers and brokers, and optimize processes to meet service levels while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of logistics coordination experience, preferably in international freight operations.
• Hands-on experience in international ocean freight, air freight, and OTR transportation.
• Proven experience managing transload warehouse operations and truckload dispatch.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and freight documentation.
• Proficiency with SAP, TMS, WMS, ERP, or equivalent logistics systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Flexibility to support weekend operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain daily shipment tracking reports for ocean import, air export, and OTR operations.
• Monitor departures from U.S. ports, coordinate with terminal operators and customs brokers.
• Track ocean containers, rail intermodal, and air freight; verify IOD and POD; resolve exceptions.
• Oversee transload warehouse capacity, dwell time, on-time transloading, and bottleneck correction.
• Schedule and dispatch truckload outbound orders via a Transportation Management System; optimize routing and costs.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse teams, and customers.
• Manage shipment claims, documentation issues, delays, damages, and holds.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and hazardous materials standards; maintain records for audits.

Skills

Ocean freight experience

Air freight experience

OTR transportation

SAP, TMS, WMS, ERP

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM/BA

Tools

SAP

TMS

WMS

ERP

Job description

MindSource is seeking an experienced Logistics Operation Coordinator focused on ocean operations to support global transport and supply chain activities from Santa Ana, CA. The role emphasizes international ocean freight, air freight, and OTR coordination, ensuring timely, compliant shipments.

The ideal candidate will manage shipments end-to-end, collaborate with carriers and brokers, and optimize processes to meet service levels while controlling costs.