Transportation Coordinator

Balance Innovations; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Brink’s Global Services in Miami is seeking an Import/Export Transportation Coordinator to manage timely transport, clearance, import/export and routing for domestic and international parcels. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, ensuring IATA and US Customs compliance, preparing invoices and customs documents, and delivering high‑quality customer service.

The role requires at least 1 year in air freight export coordination, proficiency with MS Office and transportation software, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on air freight export coordination experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other transportation software.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for Import/Export shipments and liaise with customers, airlines and field locations.
• Ensure all IATA and US Customs requirements are met in document generation and cargo handling.
• Prepare customs entries and follow up with the clearance process; manage invoices and documents.
• Respond to inquiries regarding shipment status and coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate data entry for exports and ensure high levels of customer service.

Skills

Air freight coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brink’s Global Services is a division of Brink’s Inc, a provider of secure logistics and security solutions worldwide. We have a challenging opportunity for an Import/Export Transportation Coordinator based in the Latin America Regional office in Miami, FL. Starting hourly rate: $23.

Job Summary

The Import/Export Transportation Coordinator provides hands‑on customer service and assistance for the prompt, effective transportation, clearance, import, export and routing of domestic and international parcels in accordance with proper procedures for BGS customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming calls, e‑mails, faxes from customers, affiliates, subcontractors and agents and respond to requests for rates, billing issues, service queries in a timely manner;
• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities for Import/Export shipments, interface and coordinate with customers, airlines and field locations;
• Partner with operations staff to determine accurate operational service capabilities;
• Ensure all IATA and US Customs requirements are met in document generation and cargo handling;
• Handle service concerns diplomatically, channel complaints to appropriate personnel as needed;
• Determine and secure paperwork required for all international moves, including commercial invoices and special customs paperwork;
• Decide if a courier is required and arrange courier services with the airport office;
• Respond to inquiries regarding status of items in transit through the system;
• Prepare customs entries and follow up with the clearance process with internal and external partners;
• Scan, file, copy, and assemble documents such as bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses and consulate documents;
• Perform data entry for all export shipments into the operating system and maintain hard‑copy files;
• Research customer claims and ensure the highest level of customer service; channel information to the customer service manager when necessary;
• Ensure transportation arrangements have full consideration of security implications and comply with BGS Procedures and General Security Regulations (GSR);
• Work closely with department members to ensure proper completion and distribution of workload and maintain high quality service.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands‑on air freight export coordination experience, including routing, pricing, and data entry;
• At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office and other transportation software;
• Minimum age 21 years;
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours;
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed;
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast‑paced high‑volume Import/Export department for an air freight forwarder;
• More than 1 year of experience servicing customers in the transportation/logistics industry as a coordinator, shipment router or similar role;
• Good basic math skills;
• Transferable internal BGS experience in Export, Customer Service, or other operational positions with knowledge of BITS, ATLAS and GARCIA;
• Experience in secured logistics;
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Professional Skills

• Fluent in English and Spanish;
• Professional, positive demeanor;
• Excellent customer service;
• Collaborative work style;
• Good ethics and integrity;
• Ability to work independently and as a productive team member;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Analytical problem‑solving.

Benefits

Brink’s offers a competitive hourly rate of $23 and a total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity & Solicitation of Reasonable Accommodations

Brink’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink’s is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace and will provide reasonable accommodations or adjustments during the hiring process upon request.