Logistics Coordinator

Job Title:

Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for securing export bookings with ocean carriers, monitoring vessel schedules, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. The role involves managing export documentation, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining strong relationships with carriers and service providers.

Responsibilities

+ Secure export bookings with ocean carriers based on sales and customer requirements.

+ Monitor vessel schedules and capacity, adjusting bookings as needed.

+ Coordinate pickup, drayage, and container availability with yard coordinators.

+ Prepare and verify export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, SLI, HBL/MBL, AWB, and certificates of origin.

+ Ensure compliance with customs regulations, country-specific requirements, and carrier guidelines.

+ Submit shipping instructions and verify bills of lading for accuracy.

+ Track shipment milestones and communicate status updates to internal teams.

+ Resolve booking issues, space constraints, rollovers, and documentation discrepancies.

+ Collaborate with internal operations, sales, warehouse, and finance teams.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for export booking inquiries.

+ Build strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and service providers.

+ Negotiate rates or space allocations when applicable.

+ Enter and update booking information in BSM, SAI, INTTRA, and carrier portals.

+ Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance.

+ Generate and analyze shipment reports to identify process improvements.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in logistics with a focus on booking and freight management.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

+ 2+ years of booking experience.

+ Strong customer service skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with shipping, distribution, or logistics preferred.

+ Familiarity with SAP is advantageous.

Work Environment

The work hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with flexibility for an earlier start time. The role currently operates on a hybrid model with four days  team maintains a business casual dress code, and typically has bagels on Wednesdays and Fridays if in the office. The department is small, consisting of about four people, and collaborates with a team on the West Coast.

The focus is on centralized container management for non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.

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