Manager of Ocean Transportation

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Full-time

Competitive salary

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced ocean freight specialist to independently coordinate shipments, manage bookings, and ensure timely communication across stakeholders in a fully remote environment within the United States.

You will handle diverse cargo, monitor progress, ensure compliance, and maintain meticulous documentation while collaborating with Project Managers to optimize workflows and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures, shipping documentation, and international transportation requirements.
• Experience coordinating ocean import and/or export shipments.
• Knowledge of vessel schedules, port operations, and international shipping deadlines.
• Experience working with ocean carriers, freight agents, and Project Managers.
• Ability to independently manage multiple shipments, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight forwarding or transportation management systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities in a fully remote environment.
• Proactive, dependable, and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and follow up without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean freight activities and maintain accurate shipping records.
• Coordinate FCL, LCL, breakbulk, and specialized ocean cargo shipments.
• Arrange ocean freight bookings and coordinate vessel schedules, cargo readiness, and shipping deadlines.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve delays, documentation issues, and operational challenges.
• Coordinate with ocean carriers, freight agents, terminals, customs brokers, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and internal procedures.
• Review and coordinate shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists, etc.).
• Follow up with Project Managers for missing documentation and keep processes moving.
• Track documentation deadlines, vessel cutoffs, and milestones.
• Maintain accurate shipment records in company systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation workflows and ocean freight processes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to address transportation requirements throughout each project.
• Communicate changes to shipment timelines to stakeholders.
• Support other freight forwarding activities and maintain proactive communication with Operations, Sourcing, and other departments.
• Obtain and review ocean freight rates, carrier quotations, and related charges.
• Monitor shipment costs and identify potential financial risks (demurrage, detention, storage).
• Communicate delays and cost exposures to Project Managers and leadership.
• Assist with carrier invoice discrepancies and billing issues.

Skills

Ocean freight ops

Logistics coordination

Documentation management

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Shipping compliance

Problem solving

Project coordination

Tools

CargoWise

Freight forwarding software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accountabilities

In this role, you will independently coordinate ocean freight activities, maintain accurate shipping records, and ensure reliable communication across all stakeholders involved in international transportation.

• Manage ocean transportation processes from customer award through shipment execution and final delivery.
• Coordinate FCL, LCL, breakbulk, out-of-gauge, and specialized ocean cargo shipments.
• Arrange ocean freight bookings and coordinate vessel schedules, cargo readiness, and shipping deadlines.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays, documentation issues, and operational challenges.
• Coordinate with ocean carriers, freight agents, terminals, customs brokers, and other transportation partners.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with applicable shipping regulations and internal procedures.
• Review and coordinate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, shipping instructions, packing lists, and other required documents.
• Follow up with Project Managers to obtain missing documentation or shipment information and keep processes moving forward.
• Track documentation deadlines, vessel cutoffs, and key shipment milestones.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and operational information in company systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation workflows and ocean freight processes.
• Work closely with Project Managers to address transportation requirements throughout each project and provide operational guidance when needed.
• Coordinate shipment timelines and communicate changes that may affect project execution.
• Support other freight forwarding activities when required and maintain proactive communication with Operations, Sourcing, and other departments.
• Obtain and review ocean freight rates, carrier quotations, and transportation-related charges.
• Monitor shipment costs and identify potential financial risks, including demurrage, detention, storage, and other avoidable expenses.
• Communicate delays, missed deadlines, and potential cost exposure to Project Managers and leadership.
• Assist with carrier invoice discrepancies and transportation-related billing issues.
• Maintain timely communication with internal stakeholders, carriers, vendors, and customers as appropriate.
• Provide accurate updates on vessel schedules, shipment progress, and documentation requirements while responding promptly to operational requests.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced ocean freight professional with strong operational knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple shipments independently in a remote environment.

• At least 5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures, shipping documentation, and international transportation requirements.
• Experience coordinating ocean import and/or export shipments.
• Knowledge of vessel schedules, port operations, and international shipping deadlines.
• Experience working with ocean carriers, freight agents, and Project Managers.
• Ability to independently manage multiple shipments, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight forwarding or transportation management systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities in a fully remote environment.
• Proactive, dependable, and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and follow up without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling project cargo, breakbulk, heavy-lift, or oversized shipments.
• Experience using CargoWise or similar freight forwarding software.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade documentation.
• Experience coordinating customs clearance and working with international freight agents.
• Familiarity with freight cost management and carrier rate negotiations.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $80,000.
• Fully remote position for candidates based in the United States.
• Full-time employment.
• Hands-on ownership of international ocean freight operations and exposure to a variety of specialized cargo shipments.