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Export Coordinator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
Title: Export Coordinator
Company: People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Export Coordinator | Los Angeles, CA | Salary up to $65,000
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with international freight forwarding experience who enjoys managing export shipments from start to finish while delivering exceptional customer service.
Benefits
- Salary up to $65,000
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end air and ocean export shipments from booking through final delivery.
- Arrange bookings with airlines, ocean carriers, and overseas agents.
- Prepare and review export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, certificates of origin, and other shipping documents.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations and international shipping requirements.
- Complete AES filings and maintain accurate export records.
- Coordinate with customers, carriers, overseas offices, truckers, warehouses, and customs brokers to ensure smooth shipment execution.
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively communicate updates to customers.
- Resolve shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and service issues promptly.
- Prepare freight quotations and support customers with transportation solutions.
- Process billing, verify carrier invoices, and ensure timely customer invoicing.
- Maintain accurate shipment records within the company's freight forwarding system.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and overseas partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in international freight forwarding.
- Experience handling both air export and ocean export shipments.
- Strong understanding of export documentation and international shipping procedures.
- Experience completing AES filings.
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency using freight forwarding software such as CargoWise is highly preferred.
