Shipping Coordinator

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.

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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

• 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

• 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:

Associate

Full-time

Supply Chain, Administrative, and Project Management

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Location notes:
Northbrook, IL;
Wheeling, IL;
Melrose Park, IL;
Warrenville, IL