Shipping Coordinator (28332)

Dahl Consulting; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage international shipping processes. Responsibilities include documenting shipments, communicating with teams and clients, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in Global Forwarding and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, contract position based in the Chicago area with an hourly rate between $25 and $30.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Global Forwarding.
• Strong customer service skills with effective follow-up.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand the full scope of international shipping processes.
• Prepare and process documentation for shipments.
• Communicate with internal teams and customers to ensure smooth shipment flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Dahl Consulting is partnering with a leader in the Logistics & Supply Chain industry to hire a Shipping Coordinator for a contract position. This role is a 12-month contract.

Interested? Get more details below.

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Contract details

• Contract Duration: 12-months
• Schedule: Ideal schedule is Friday-Tuesday typically from 8:00am-5:00pm, or Tue-Sat, or Sun-Thurs

What you’ll do as a Shipping Coordinator

• Understand the full scope of international shipping processes, from purchase order issuance to cargo delivery
• Initiate, prepare, process, and assemble all required documentation for air, LCL, or FCL shipments
• Accurately process, distribute, and release all necessary documentation to carriers, customers, and agents in a timely manner
• Utilize industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and create solutions in response to internal and external challenges
• Execute tasks to meet all SOP requirements, including submission of SLI’s to carriers, ocean export bills of lading, shipment updates, pre-alerts, tracking, and invoicing
• Create, maintain, and update shipment data in Navisphere, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date, including routing, eManifest status, master-level INCOterms, and documents
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with internal teams, overseas offices, agents, customers, and vendors to ensure smooth shipment flow and foster positive working relationships
• Work in accordance with local and global laws, regulations, and procedures

What you need to become a Shipping Coordinator

• High school diploma or GED; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field if preferred
• 1+ years of experience in Global Forwarding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• Excellent customer service skills with effective follow-up
• Critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities to adapt to changing tasks and customer needs
• High attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong appreciation for a diverse and inclusive work environment

Note: The original description includes an equal opportunity statement. For accessibility in this refinement, the content remains focused on responsibilities and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Benefits: Dahl Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain, Administrative, and Project Management

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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