FCL Export Ocean Freight Coordinator

OVERVIEW

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a FCL Export Ocean Freight Coordinator. Our client is a US-based freight forwarder seeking an experienced ocean freight professional to manage full-container-load export shipments from origin through to destination. This role requires hands-on experience with FCL exports, US shipping regulations, and carrier coordination. This is a fully remote position supporting a US client and requires alignment with US Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours . The successful candidate will work independently, managing multiple active shipments while serving as a direct point of contact for customers, carriers, and

overseas agents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage FCL export shipments end-to-end, from booking through sailing, discharge, and arrival at destination

• Obtain ocean freight quotes, confirm bookings with carriers, and manage sailing schedules, ERDs, and shipping cutoffs

• Arrange container pickups, drayage, and terminal deliveries in coordination with transport providers and exporters

• Prepare shipping instructions, issue and review House and Master Bills of Lading, and complete AES/EEI export filings

• Coordinate export licenses and commodity-specific documentation where applicable

• Track container movements, manage exceptions and delays, and resolve operational issues proactively

• Communicate shipment updates to US customers and international agents, and process shipment invoicing through the TMS

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a National Diploma or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field is advantageous

• Minimum 3 years of ocean freight operations experience at a freight forwarder or NVOCC, with proven hands-on FCL export experience

• Strong working knowledge of ocean freight documentation, including Bills of Lading, Incoterms, and export compliance requirements

• Experience using ocean carrier portals such as Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, or Hapag-Lloyd

• Proficiency with a freight forwarding or Transportation Management System (TMS)

• Comfortable communicating professionally and directly with international clients, carriers, and logistics partners in a remote environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience handling US ocean freight exports, including AES/EEI filings and US export regulations

• Experience coordinating with US-based manufacturers, drayage providers, and port terminals

• Exposure to ocean freight pricing and rate negotiations with carriers

• Hazardous cargo experience in line with IMDG regulations

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills

• High attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently

• Professionalism and reliability

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