Freight Forwarding Specialist

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🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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CoDev

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2010

💼 Consulting

🎯 Recruiter

🏢 Enterprise

Consulting • Recruitment • Enterprise

CoDev is a B2B workforce and managed services company that builds, staffs, and operates secure, offshore teams for software development, cloud/DevOps, AI/ML operations, customer support, back-office, and go-to-market functions. It offers flexible engagement models including individual experts, dedicated teams, co-managed teams, and fully managed services, and provides HR, IT/security, equipment, and on-site support to ensure rapid integration, cost savings, and long-term retention for enterprise clients.

📋 Description

• Work directly with shipping lines, ports, and terminals to resolve issues affecting cargo landing and delivery • Troubleshoot shipment delays, clearance issues, and terminal bottlenecks • Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, and warehouse teams • Monitor shipment movements and proactively address supply-chain disruptions • Use ocean carrier websites and online shipping platforms to manage bookings, track shipments, retrieve documentation, and monitor shipment status • Collaborate with sales to understand client needs and provide tailored logistics solutions • Act as point of contact for high-priority shipments and maintain communication between clients and operations • Provide clients with timely updates on shipment status, delays, and resolutions • Support rate negotiations with shipping lines and vendors • Build and maintain relationships with shipping companies, port authorities, and third-party logistics providers • Negotiate freight rates, demurrage fees, and detention costs • Identify alternative routing options or carriers during congestion or logistical challenges • Prepare, review, and manage shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance • Navigate USDA portals and AES portals for regulatory documentation, EEI filing, and export/import processes • Ensure documentation is submitted and processed within required timelines • Troubleshoot documentation and portal-related issues • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and industry standards • Analyze shipping trends and operational issues to propose process improvements • Identify potential delays, documentation discrepancies, and compliance concerns • Resolve operational challenges by coordinating with relevant stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in an operations and sales liaison role • Hands-on experience navigating ocean shipping carrier websites and online platforms for shipment bookings, tracking, documentation, and shipment management • Experience accessing and working with USDA portals for applicable shipping, export, import, or regulatory documentation processes • Experience using AES portals for Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing, export documentation, and compliance-related processes • Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations, shipping regulations, customs procedures, and international trade documentation • Proficiency in logistics management software, shipment tracking tools, ocean carrier websites, government portals, and Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to think critically and act quickly in high-pressure situations to resolve shipment issues • Experience negotiating rates and terms with carriers, vendors, and port authorities • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments, stakeholders, and documentation accurately • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required) • IATA, FIATA, or other relevant freight forwarding and logistics certifications are preferred but not required

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work setup • 9 pm - 6 am PHT shift schedule