International Logistics Coordinator

Forward Air Corp.; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid holidays & PTO

Zusammenfassung

Forward Air Corp. is seeking an International Logistics Coordinator to manage import/export shipments across air, ocean, and ground modes.

The role acts as the central link between customers, carriers, customs brokers, overseas partners, and internal teams to ensure compliant, efficient freight movement from origin to delivery. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced logistics environment, be highly organized, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifikationen

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required; Portuguese helpful.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in logistics, import/export operations or freight forwarding preferred.
• Familiarity with freight documentation and customer service principles.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate domestic and international import/export shipments across air, ocean, and ground modes.
• Support shipment lifecycle from initiation through customs clearance and final delivery.
• Maintain shipment records in CW1 and other TMS/ERP systems.
• Schedule pickups/deliveries and liaise with carriers, brokers, and internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in logistics or related field

Tools

CargoWise One

Jobbeschreibung

• Locations 11240 NW 122 Street, Suite 100, Medley, FL, 33178, US (On-site)
• Job Category Operations: Individual Contributors
• Job Category Logistics and Transportation
• Job Function Operations

Job Description

The International Logistics Coordinator supports domestic and international freight movements across air, ocean, and ground transportation modes for import and export shipments. They are a key point of coordination between customers, carriers, customs brokers, overseas partners, and internal teams to ensure freight moves efficiently and compliantly from origin through final delivery. They assist with shipment execution, documentation processing, customs coordination, shipment tracking, and system updates while maintaining accurate records and providing exceptional customer service. They help ensure transportation milestones are achieved and potential issues are identified and escalated promptly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international import and export freight shipments across air, ocean, and ground transportation modes.
• Support the shipment lifecycle from freight initiation through customs clearance and final delivery.
• Create and maintain shipment records in CargoWise and other transportation management systems, including data entry, milestone tracking, documentation management, and file maintenance.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries and coordinate transportation activities with carriers, warehouses, customs brokers, overseas agents, and internal teams.
• Prepare, review, and process shipping documentation including air waybills, bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, export declarations, and related import/export documents.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively track transportation milestones to help ensure timely pickup, transit, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Communicate shipment updates, transportation status, and service-related information to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with customs clearance activities by coordinating documentation and working with customs brokers and government agencies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with customer SOPs, internal operational procedures, and applicable transportation and trade regulations.
• Identify shipment exceptions, delays, and documentation discrepancies and elevate issues appropriately while supporting resolution efforts.
• Assist with freight quotations, transportation options, and carrier coordination to support customer requirements.
• Enter shipment costs, support billing activities, and maintain accurate operational and financial records.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely shipment documentation and records.
• Provide professional customer service while building positive relationships with customers, carriers, and business partners.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; associate degree or additional coursework in logistics, supply chain, transportation, international business, or a related field preferred.
• Language: Bilingual fluency, both written and spoken, in English and Spanish required; working proficiency in Portuguese preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, freight forwarding, customer service, import/export operations, or a related field preferred.
• Exposure to domestic and international freight transportation operations, including air, ocean, ground, import, and/or export shipments preferred.
• Experience using CargoWise One (CW1), transportation management systems, ERP systems, or similar logistics software preferred.
• Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, transportation operations, customer service principles, and import/export processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
• Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
• Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.