Logistics Operation Coordinator (AIR & Ocean Operations)

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Santa Ana, CA, USA
In-Office
28-31 Hourly
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Coordinate international air, ocean, and OTR freight operations including planning, real-time shipment tracking, port/terminal coordination, customs compliance, documentation (MAWB/HAWB, invoices, IOD/POD), stakeholder communication, claims handling, and KPI monitoring. Support air export tasks, warehouse coordination, DG/TSA/IATA compliance, and continuous process improvements while covering weekend shifts as required.
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Company Description

For More Open Positions Visit us at:
http://recruiting.woongjininc.com/

Our Mission

WOONGJIN INC. is a rapidly growing team who provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to our clients.  We have a strong moral code that includes the service of goodness without expectations of reward.  We are motivated by the sense of responsibility and servant leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Sick hours

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

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******

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 6 years' experience in logistics coordination with focus on international air and ocean freight operations
  • Hands-on experience in international Air, Ocean, and OTR freight forwarding operations
  • 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
  • English language proficiency
  • Availability to work assigned schedule including weekend shifts (Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday)
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The Company
HQ: Buena Park, CA
24 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Woongjin Inc. is a Korean based company in the US providing unique IT Consulting and Recruiting/Staffing services.

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