Ocean Import Coordinator (OOG)

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $80,000 per year

Exposure to OOG and project cargo

Career development opportunities

Job summary

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator (OOG) in Houston, TX. The role focuses on coordinating ocean imports, especially Out of Gauge and project cargo, from origin to delivery, including documentation and customs compliance.

You will manage bookings, carrier liaison, inland transport, and cost control while maintaining records and proactive communication with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ocean import operations within an international freight forwarding or logistics environment.
• Hands-on experience coordinating Out of Gauge (OOG), oversized, heavy-lift, or project cargo shipments.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight documentation, import procedures, customs clearance, and delivery coordination.
• Knowledge of specialist container equipment, including flat racks and open-top containers.
• Experience arranging domestic transportation for oversized cargo and working with specialist trucking providers.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to customer service.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage complex shipment requirements from origin to final delivery.
• Proficiency with freight forwarding software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean import shipments, with a particular focus on Out of Gauge (OOG) and project cargo.
• Manage bookings, shipping documentation, arrival notices, shipment tracking, and delivery arrangements.
• Liaise with overseas agents, ocean carriers, customers, customs brokers, trucking companies, and other logistics partners.
• Coordinate the movement of oversized and heavy-lift cargo, including flat racks, open-top containers, and other specialist equipment.
• Arrange appropriate inland transportation for OOG shipments, including flatbed, step-deck, lowboy, and other specialist trailers where required.
• Work with carriers and transport providers to confirm cargo dimensions, weights, equipment availability, and handling requirements.
• Ensure all import documentation is accurate and complete, supporting customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor shipment milestones, proactively resolve operational issues, and communicate delays or changes to customers.
• Obtain and review freight rates, accessorial charges, and specialist transportation costs to ensure competitive and accurate quotations.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, update internal systems, and ensure timely invoicing and cost control.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, overseas offices, vendors, and service providers.
• Ensure shipments are handled in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Ocean import operations

OOG shipments

Project cargo coordination

Documentation & customs

Freight forwarding software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Freight forwarding software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ocean Import Coordinator (OOG) | Houston, TX | Salary of up to $80,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a freight professional with a strong background in ocean import operations and the coordination of oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo shipments.

The successful candidate will manage ocean import shipments from origin through to final delivery, ensuring all documentation, customs requirements, transportation arrangements, and operational deadlines are handled efficiently. Experience coordinating OOG cargo, including shipments requiring specialist equipment, careful route planning, and complex handling arrangements, is essential.

• Salary of up to $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work with an established international freight forwarding business.
• Specialist exposure to OOG, heavy-lift, and project cargo operations.
• Career development opportunities within the international logistics and freight forwarding industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean import shipments, with a particular focus on Out of Gauge (OOG) and project cargo.
• Manage bookings, shipping documentation, arrival notices, shipment tracking, and delivery arrangements.
• Liaise with overseas agents, ocean carriers, customers, customs brokers, trucking companies, and other logistics partners.
• Coordinate the movement of oversized and heavy-lift cargo, including flat racks, open-top containers, and other specialist equipment.
• Arrange appropriate inland transportation for OOG shipments, including flatbed, step-deck, lowboy, and other specialist trailers where required.
• Work with carriers and transport providers to confirm cargo dimensions, weights, equipment availability, and handling requirements.
• Ensure all import documentation is accurate and complete, supporting customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor shipment milestones, proactively resolve operational issues, and communicate delays or changes to customers.
• Obtain and review freight rates, accessorial charges, and specialist transportation costs to ensure competitive and accurate quotations.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, update internal systems, and ensure timely invoicing and cost control.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, overseas offices, vendors, and service providers.
• Ensure shipments are handled in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in ocean import operations within an international freight forwarding or logistics environment.
• Hands-on experience coordinating Out of Gauge (OOG), oversized, heavy-lift, or project cargo shipments.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight documentation, import procedures, customs clearance, and delivery coordination.
• Knowledge of specialist container equipment, including flat racks and open-top containers.
• Experience arranging domestic transportation for oversized cargo and working with specialist trucking providers.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to customer service.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage complex shipment requirements from origin to final delivery.
• Proficiency with freight forwarding software and Microsoft Office applications.