Freight Forwarding & Shipping Coordinator
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Virtual Staff 365Logistics & Supply Chain
Philippines, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) business hoursFull-Time
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Required Skills
- SAPMicrosoft Excel
Requirements
- Proven work experience managing end-to-end shipments within a freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain environment
- Direct experience handling core shipping documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists
- Demonstrated ability to create shipments and actively track daily ETD and ETA milestones
- Strong background working collaboratively with freight forwarders, shipping lines, carriers, and customs brokers
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively handle shipment delays, capacity constraints, and customs holds
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a polite and professional phone manner
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills when handling multiple concurrent shipments
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end freight forwarding operations across air, sea, and land transport modes
- Create shipments in internal logistics systems and manage daily ETD and ETA updates
- Track shipment progress daily and proactively resolve any transit delays or disruptions
- Coordinate directly with freight forwarders, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure timely delivery
- Oversee and verify shipping documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists
- Review customs paperwork to ensure full accuracy and compliance with trade regulations
- Liaise with customs brokers and regulatory authorities to meet local and international trade requirements
- Maintain meticulous accuracy when logging shipment data, key milestones, and critical operational dates
- Provide regular status updates and operational reporting on shipment progress to stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal procurement, supply chain, warehousing, and finance teams
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