Traffic Controller

Ascendo-Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo-Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Traffic Coordinator to manage export shipments from booking through vessel loading and sailing. The role ensures cargo, documentation, and operational requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates bring experience in ocean freight or export operations, strong organization, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean freight, export operations, shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics or transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export shipments from booking confirmation through vessel departure.
• Monitor terminal, documentation, VGM, DG, and special cargo cut-offs.
• Review Shipping Instructions and prepare draft and final Bills of Lading.
• Verify shipment details, including routing, vessel/voyage, cargo information, weights, container, and seal numbers.
• Prepare export manifests, cargo declarations, and special cargo documentation as required.
• Coordinate with terminals, port agents, vessel operations, customers, and freight forwarders.
• Monitor cargo receiving and loading status and resolve terminal or vessel exceptions.
• Manage rollovers, late gates, documentation discrepancies, and other shipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with customs, SOLAS/VGM, port, and internal documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update operational systems.
• Communicate proactively with customers and internal teams regarding cut-offs, delays, documentation, and corrective actions.

Skills

Export Operations

Ocean Freight

Bills of Lading

Shipping Instructions

Vessel Schedules

Terminal Coordination

VGM/SOLAS

DG Documentation

Customs Compliance

Customer Service

Exception Management

Shipment Tracking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics systems

Job description

Traffic Coordinator – Export Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Traffic Coordinator to manage export shipments from booking through vessel loading and sailing. This role ensures cargo, documentation, and operational requirements are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate export shipments from booking confirmation through vessel departure.
• Monitor terminal, documentation, VGM, DG, and special cargo cut-offs.
• Review Shipping Instructions and prepare draft and final Bills of Lading.
• Verify shipment details, including routing, vessel/voyage, cargo information, weights, container, and seal numbers.
• Prepare export manifests, cargo declarations, and special cargo documentation as required.
• Coordinate with terminals, port agents, vessel operations, customers, and freight forwarders.
• Monitor cargo receiving and loading status and resolve terminal or vessel exceptions.
• Manage rollovers, late gates, documentation discrepancies, and other shipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with customs, SOLAS/VGM, port, and internal documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update operational systems.
• Communicate proactively with customers and internal teams regarding cut-offs, delays, documentation, and corrective actions.

Ideal Candidate

Experience in ocean freight, export operations, shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics or transportation systems.

Key Skills

• Export Operations
• Ocean Freight
• Bills of Lading
• Shipping Instructions
• Vessel Schedules
• Terminal Coordination
• VGM/SOLAS
• DG Documentation
• Customs Compliance
• Customer Service
• Exception Management
• Shipment Tracking