Global Transportation Coordinator

DABOS, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DABOS, Inc. is seeking a Global Transportation Coordinator to oversee international imports/exports and domestic freight movements.

You will collaborate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers to ensure shipments move efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance. The role requires at least 5 years in international logistics, hands-on TMS experience, and strong vendor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in international import/export logistics and domestic transportation coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working with international and domestic freight forwarders, suppliers, freight brokers, and carriers.
• Experience coordinating domestic LTL, FTL, and OTR shipments.
• Hands-on experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and shipment-tracking platforms.
• Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, freight processes, and import/export requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and vendor-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, competing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international import and export shipments with overseas and domestic suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners.
• Manage domestic transportation, including LTL, FTL, and other over-the-road shipments.
• Request and evaluate freight quotes, compare service options, and negotiate transportation rates.
• Work with freight brokers and carriers to arrange pickups, monitor transit, confirm deliveries, and resolve delays or service issues.
• Use transportation management systems (TMS) and tracking platforms to manage shipments, maintain accurate records, and monitor costs.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import/export documents.
• Communicate shipment status, exceptions, and delivery updates to internal teams and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, improve service levels, and strengthen carrier and forwarder performance.

Skills

International imports/exports

Domestic transportation coordination

Freight forwarders & carriers

TMS proficiency

Documentation handling

Vendor management

Tools

TMS

Tracking platforms

Job description

Coordinate international and domestic freight operations while building strong partnerships with suppliers, freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers.

Salary Range: $31-$35 per hour

Position Summary

The Global Transportation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating international imports and exports, domestic freight movements, and day-to-day transportation logistics. This role works closely with foreign and domestic freight forwarders, suppliers, freight brokers, and carriers to ensure shipments move efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international import and export shipments with overseas and domestic suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners.
• Manage domestic transportation, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), and other over-the-road (OTR) shipments.
• Request and evaluate freight quotes, compare service options, and negotiate competitive transportation rates.
• Work with freight brokers and carriers to arrange pickups, monitor transit, confirm deliveries, and resolve delays or service issues.
• Use transportation management systems (TMS) and tracking platforms to manage shipments, maintain accurate records, and monitor costs.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import/export documents.
• Communicate shipment status, exceptions, and delivery updates to internal teams and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, improve service levels, and strengthen carrier and forwarder performance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international import/export logistics and domestic transportation coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working with international and domestic freight forwarders, suppliers, freight brokers, and carriers.
• Experience coordinating domestic LTL, FTL, and OTR shipments.
• Hands-on experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and shipment-tracking platforms.
• Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, freight processes, and import/export requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and vendor-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, competing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce, distribution, warehousing, or fulfillment operations.
• Familiarity with customs brokers, customs clearance, and international trade compliance.
• Experience analyzing freight costs, evaluating carrier performance, and identifying transportation savings opportunities.