Operations Coordinator

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$60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Operations Coordinator – Break Bulk & Project Cargo

International Freight Forwarder | Houston, TX, 77056

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-time | Full Benefits

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Experience

Required:

3–5 years

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

About the Role

An international freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to support Break Bulk and Project Cargo operations at its corporate office in Houston, TX.

This role is ideal for a logistics professional who enjoys managing complex, oversized, or non-containerized shipments and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and timely cargo movement.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Break Bulk Operations

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for break bulk and project cargo shipments
• Plan and manage loading/discharging operations in collaboration with vessel masters, port captains, stevedores, agents, and vendors
• Ensure efficient port turnaround and on-time execution

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and manage shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (B/L), cargo manifests, customs documents, and import/export paperwork
• Ensure full compliance with international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and safety standards
• Review and prepare stowage, lashing, and bedding plans
• Perform related calculations to ensure safe cargo handling and transport
• Liaise with carriers, agents, and suppliers to arrange transport schedules and negotiate pricing
• Maintain strong working relationships with external partners
• Monitor shipment and vessel movements and provide proactive status updates to clients and internal teams
• Identify operational issues and troubleshoot delays or challenges efficiently

Cost Control & Invoicing

• Verify vendor and agent invoices
• Support cost control initiatives and monthly invoicing processes

Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

• 3–5+ years of experience in project cargo, break bulk, or freight forwarding operations
• Strong understanding of logistics workflows, customs procedures, and international shipping regulations

Skills

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with logistics systems, project management tools, and Microsoft Office

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred

Associate

Full-time

Distribution

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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