Logistics Operation Coordinator (AIR & Ocean Operations)

Woongjin, Inc

Logistics Operation Coordinator (AIR & Ocean Operations)

Santa Ana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    1. Position Overview

    This position requires hands-on experience in Air or Ocean Freight Operations, along with solid ocean freight knowledge. As our operation supports global transportation across multiple time zones, this position follows a five-day work schedule that includes weekend shifts based on operational requirements.

    2. Key Responsibilities

    1) Planning & Scheduling

    • Create and maintain daily tracking reports for Air Export, Ocean Import and OTR including weekend operations

    2) Port & Terminal Coordination

    • Gather departure information for containers and air cargo at ports, terminals, and airports.
    • Monitor and confirm on-time departures from U.S. Ocean terminals and major airports.
    • Coordinate terminal departure schedules with terminal operators and customs brokers.

    3) Movement Monitoring

    • Track ocean containers, rail intermodal units, and air shipments in real time.
    • Validate Import of Documentation (IOD) and Proof of Delivery (POD) on a daily basis.
    • Respond promptly to shipment exceptions requiring immediate attention (e.g., delays, damages, customs hold).

    4) Partner & Stakeholder Communication

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for logistics partners, including carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal supply chain teams, and customers.
    • Handle claims, documentation, and issue escalations through phone, email, or virtual meetings.

    5) Compliance & Documentation

    • Ensure all shipments comply with international trade regulations, hazardous material requirements, and security standards.
    • Maintain accurate records for audits and regulatory inspections.
    • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

    6) Core Competencies

    • Analytical Thinking: Translate large data sets into actionable insights.
    • Problem Solving: Quickly identify root causes of operational issues and implement effective solutions.
    • Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams and external partners.
    • Multitasking: Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Ability to Work Under Pressure: Perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

    7) Air Export Responsibilities

    • Receive and validate Air Export shipping instructions (SI) from customers.

    • Coordinate booking with airlines and freight forwarders based on required transit time and cost.

    • Prepare and review MAWB, HAWB, commercial invoice, packing list, SLI and export declarations.

    • Coordinate TSA, IATA and dangerous goods (DG) compliance when applicable.

    • Monitor cargo cut-off time, terminal receiving schedule and flight departures.

    • Coordinate warehouse cargo receiving, screening, palletizing and ULD build-up.

    • Manage export customs clearance and respond to customs examinations or holds.

    • Track flight departures, transshipment status and final arrival; proactively resolve exceptions.

    • Communicate shipment status and milestones to customers through regular updates.

    • Handle flight cancellation, rollover, offload and rebooking with minimum service disruption.

    • Review airline freight invoices and accessorial charges for accuracy.

    • Measure Air Export KPI including On-Time Departure (OTD), On-Time Arrival (OTA), booking accuracy, document accuracy and claims ratio.

    • Support peak season capacity planning and airline allocation strategy.

    • Drive continuous process improvement to reduce transit time and logistics cost.

    Work Hours: Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, 8AM~5PM

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    1) Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

    2) Experience

    • Minimum 6 years of experience in logistics coordination, with a strong focus on international air and ocean freight operations.
    • Hands-on experience in international Air, Ocean, and OTR freight forwarding operations is required
    • Proven experience managing transload warehouse operations and Truckload (TL) dispatch.

    3) Industry Knowledge

    • Strong understanding of international air and ocean freight regulations, and customs procedures

    4) Technical Skills

    • Proficiency with ERP and logistics systems (SAP, TMS, WMS or equivalent).
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

    5) Language

    • English

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    NO C2C*

  • Compensation
    $28-$28
  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care