Inbound Logistics Coordinator: Ocean Freight & Dock

Four-Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound ocean freight movements from origin ports to our distribution network. You will coordinate with steamship lines, rail ramps, drayage partners, and warehouse teams to keep shipments on schedule and costs under control.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in ocean import logistics, strong Excel and ERP/TMS skills, and a solid understanding of port operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in ocean import logistics, drayage coordination, or port operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation management systems.
• Strong understanding of port terminal operations, steamship lines, rail ramps, and chassis pools.
• Excellent multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ocean vessel arrivals, container availability, and rail schedules daily.
• Track ocean freight booking releases and confirmations, and maintain milestones in the transportation management system.
• Maintain accurate transit times in the ERP to ensure reliable arrival dates.
• Assign container pickups to approved drayage partners.
• Coordinate and schedule delivery appointments with warehouse receiving teams based on inbound capacity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse receiving teams, aligning inbound flow with dock capacity and resolving delivery questions.
• Monitor port last free days and coordinate timely container pickup to minimize demurrage, per diem, and detention charges.
• Report detention and demurrage charges and exposure, tracking causes and trends to support cost prevention.
• Resolve logistics bottlenecks, including customs holds, gate congestion, and chassis shortages.
• Prepare and distribute a daily inbound shipment summary highlighting arrivals, exceptions, and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Uphold Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team.

Skills

Ocean import logistics

Drayage coordination

Port operations

Microsoft Excel

Transportation management systems

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

Four Hands, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound ocean freight movements from origin ports to our distribution network. You will coordinate with steamship lines, rail ramps, drayage partners, and warehouse teams to keep shipments on schedule and costs under control.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in ocean import logistics, strong Excel and ERP/TMS skills, and a solid understanding of port operations.