Woongjin, Inc

Logistics Operation Coordinator (AIR & Ocean Operations)

Contract · Santa Ana, CA
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Senior · 6+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or related field

Experience: 6+ years

Skills & tools

Shipping ReceivingOperationsRecordkeepingLogisticsSecurityRoot Cause AnalysisAccounts Payable ReceivableWarehouse
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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.

  • Create and maintain daily tracking reports for Air Export, Ocean Import and OTR including weekend operations
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • Strong understanding of international air and ocean freight regulations, and customs procedures
  • Proficiency with ERP and logistics systems (SAP, TMS, WMS or equivalent).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • Strong understanding of international air and ocean freight regulations, and customs procedures
  • Proficiency with ERP and logistics systems (SAP, TMS, WMS or equivalent).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

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.

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

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