Senior Coordinator, Freight Forwarding

PASONA N A, INC.; Plano (TX); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pasona N A, Inc. seeks a Senior Coordinator to lead ocean import/export freight forwarding operations, including customs clearance and managing assigned customer accounts, with emphasis on accuracy and service quality.

Based in Plano, TX, you will coordinate with carriers, overseas agents, and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance, on-time performance, and accurate billing, while guiding forwarding specialists to meet client expectations. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of international freight forwarding experience involving ocean import/export (NVOCC) and air freight.
• 2+ years of CargoWise experience.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding documentation, customs processes, and global trade regulations.
• Experience coordinating multiple transportation modes, including ocean, air, road, and rail.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and customer-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex logistics operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics/shipment-management systems.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end ocean import/export freight forwarding operations for assigned accounts.
• Oversee specialists to ensure compliance with procedures, documentation standards, and service expectations.
• Monitor shipment performance and provide timely updates to customers and internal teams.
• Resolve escalated logistics and customer service issues.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, overseas agents, and other service providers.
• Review negotiated freight rates for cost effectiveness and budget alignment.
• Audit shipment data and documentation; provide training and performance feedback as needed.
• Ensure compliance with global trade requirements, including FMC regulations.
• Review billing/payment accuracy, prepare invoices, process vendor payments, and support profit-margin tracking.
• Maintain SOPs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Connaissances

International freight forwarding

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field

Outils

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Senior Coordinator, Freight Forwarding (Ocean Import & Export)

Location: Plano, TX

Compensation: $65k~$72k/yr DOE

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid, Exempt

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application.

Company Overview

An established international logistics provider offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, contract logistics, trucking, and supply chain solutions throughout the United States and globally. The company supports diverse industries and cargo types through integrated ocean, air, road, and rail transportation services.

Position Summary

The Senior Coordinator manages daily international freight forwarding operations with primary responsibility for ocean import/export shipments and customs clearance. This role independently manages assigned customer accounts while overseeing operational accuracy, service quality, regulatory compliance, and the work of forwarding specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ocean import/export freight forwarding operations for assigned accounts.
• Oversee specialists to ensure compliance with procedures, documentation standards, and service expectations.
• Monitor shipment performance and provide timely updates to customers and internal teams.
• Resolve escalated logistics and customer service issues.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, overseas agents, and other service providers.
• Review negotiated freight rates for cost effectiveness and budget alignment.
• Audit shipment data and documentation; provide training and performance feedback as needed.
• Ensure compliance with global trade requirements, including FMC regulations.
• Review billing/payment accuracy, prepare invoices, process vendor payments, and support profit-margin tracking.
• Maintain SOPs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4–5+ years of international freight forwarding experience involving ocean import/export (NVOCC) and air freight.
• 2+ years of CargoWise experience.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding documentation, customs processes, and global trade regulations.
• Experience coordinating multiple transportation modes, including ocean, air, road, and rail.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and customer-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex logistics operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics/shipment-management systems.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field; 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Japanese language ability.
• Experience guiding or supporting freight forwarding specialists.

Other Details

Standard office environment. Role may require occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs.