Manager of Ocean Transportation (Fully Remote)

Luminary Logistics Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Logistics Solutions is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Forwarding Specialist to own end-to-end processes from award to final delivery. You will coordinate FCL/LCL/breakbulk, arrange bookings, vessel schedules, and ensure timely documentation, while monitoring costs and deadlines in a remote environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years international ocean freight experience and a strong grasp of booking procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures, documentation, and shipping requirements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of 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.
• Receive, review, and coordinate ocean shipping documentation.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate bills of lading, shipping instructions, packing lists, and other required documents.
• Track documentation deadlines, vessel cutoffs, and shipment milestones.
• Obtain and review ocean freight rates, carrier quotations, and transportation-related charges.
• Monitor shipment costs and identify potential financial risks.
• Proactively address potential demurrage, detention, storage, and other avoidable transportation expenses.

Skills

Ocean freight operations

Documentation coordination

Remote work capable

Job description

• Take ownership of 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.

Documentation & Process Management:

• Receive, review, and coordinate ocean shipping documentation.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate bills of lading, shipping instructions, packing lists, and other required documents.
• Track documentation deadlines, vessel cutoffs, and shipment milestones.
• Obtain and review ocean freight rates, carrier quotations, and transportation-related charges.
• Monitor shipment costs and identify potential financial risks.
• Proactively address potential demurrage, detention, storage, and other avoidable transportation expenses.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures, documentation, and shipping requirements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines in a remote environment.

Luminary Logistics Solutions

Luminary Logistics Solutions specializes in international ocean freight forwarding and logistics management. The company values proactive, detail-oriented professionals and fosters a culture of ownership and accountability.