Logistics Coordinator

Chesapeake Search Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a growing organization to add an experienced Logistics Coordinator. You will coordinate domestic and international shipments, work with vendors and customers, and support global logistics operations to keep shipments moving efficiently.

The role requires 5+ years in logistics, strong knowledge of customs and export docs, and the ability to resolve issues across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, import/export, or international transportation.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners to resolve issues.
• Strong knowledge of international logistics, customs processes, export documentation, and risk management.
• Experience with LATAM/UK/EU/Canada/Mexico shipments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee foreign-to-foreign shipment logistics including customs at origin/destination, transport, and vendor coordination.
• Lead Canada export/import operations including customs clearance using CARM/CERS and vendor communications.
• Lead and coordinate US export operations bookings and BL negotiation.
• Daily monitoring of bookings, customs docs, cargo tracking; communicate changes with sales ops.
• Escalate LATAM consignee issues, customs delays, and document discrepancies.
• Manage export documentation: shipping instructions, draft BLs, origin certificates (EUR1, USMCA).
• Handle UK shipments end-to-end: brokers, breakbulk, drayage, transloading, docs.
• Negotiate logistics with new foreign suppliers and onboard vendors for warehousing/transport.
• Partner with finance on pre-payments, invoices, and disputes in non-US markets.
• Support pricing and procurement by locating new vendors and evaluating carriers.

Skills

International logistics

Export/Import docs

Vendor management

Spanish language

Negotiation

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a growing organization that's looking to add an experienced Logistics Coordinator to their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and is looking for a company that offers long-term career growth.

In this role, you'll help coordinate domestic and international shipments, work closely with vendors and customers, and support logistics operations throughout a global market. You'll play a key role in ensuring shipments move efficiently while helping resolve transportation, customs, and documentation issues.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee all foreign-to-foreign shipment logistics including customs at origin and destination, transportation, and vendor coordination.
• Lead Canada export/import operations including customs clearance using CARM/CERS and vendor communications.
• Lead and coordinate majority of US export operations bookings and BL negotiation.
• For all regions, daily monitoring of bookings, customs documentation, and cargo tracking and communication/coordination of any changes with the sales operations team.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for all LATAM consignee issues, customs delays, and document discrepancies.
• Manage export documentation including shipping instructions, draft BLs, and certificates of origin (EUR1, USMCA, etc.).
• Handle UK shipments end-to-end: customs brokers, breakbulk, port-to-warehouse drayage, transloading, and import documentation.
• Negotiate logistics procedures with new foreign suppliers and onboard new vendors for global warehousing and transport.
• Partner with finance on pre-payments, invoice issuance, and resolution of discrepancies in non-US markets.
• Support pricing and procurement by identifying new vendor opportunities, managing rate agreements, and evaluating carriers.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, import/export, customs, or international transportation.
• Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to proactively resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver timely and accurate communication.
• Strong knowledge of international logistics, customs processes, export documentation, and fee risks at origin and destination.
• Experience with LATAM shipping procedures and customs regulations is a plus.
• Experience with UK, EU, Canada, and Mexico shipping procedures and customs regulations is a plus.
• Proven ability to negotiate logistics agreements and manage vendor relationships.
• Detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize and resolve time-sensitive issues independently.