Logistics Booking Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator Opportunity to gain experience in the supply chain/transportation industry The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the booking and coordination of export shipments, ensuring compliance with documentation and customs regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with carriers and service providers. Responsibilities: Booking & Coordination Secure export bookings with ocean carriers based on sales & customer requirements. Monitor vessel schedules and capacity, adjusting bookings as needed. Coordinate pickup, drayage, and container availability with yard coordinators. Documentation Management Prepare and verify export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, SLI, HBL/MBL, AWB, and certificates of origin. Ensure compliance with customs regulations, country-specific requirements, and carrier guidelines. Submit shipping instructions and verify bills of lading for accuracy. Operational Support Track shipment milestones and communicate status updates to internal teams. Resolve booking issues, space constraints, rollovers, and documentation discrepancies. Collaborate with internal operations, sales, warehouse, and finance teams. Yards, GNFT & Carrier Relations Serve as the primary point of contact for export booking inquiries. Build strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and service providers. Negotiate rates or space allocations when applicable. Data & System Management Enter and update booking information in BSM, SAI, INTTRA, and carrier portals. Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance. Generate and analyze shipment reports to identify process improvements. Essential Skills: 2+ years of booking experience. 1+ years of experience with Excel Experience with transportation, logistics, freight, inventory, and customer service. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience with shipping, distribution, or logistics is preferred. Familiarity with ERP systems. Work Environment: The work environment features a business casual dress code, with the option to start work between 8:00 to 8:30 AM. During the fiscal year-end in June, presence in the office is required, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work at the manager's discretion. The team consists of a smaller group of about four people, with communication extending to a team on the West Coast. The department handles centralized container logistics for non-ferrous metals, which includes metals like aluminum and copper. Bagels are typically provided in the office on Wednesdays and Fridays. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Jersey City, NJ. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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