EXPORT COORDINATOR

Premier Logistics organization. is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Export Coordinator to manage and coordinate international export shipments while ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations, customer requirements, and company operating procedures. The Export Coordinator will oversee the export process from shipment initiation through final departure, including booking coordination, preparation and verification of shipping documentation, communication with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, trucking companies, and customers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of international logistics, ocean freight operations, export documentation, customs requirements, and shipment tracking. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Export Operations & Shipment Coordination Coordinate international export shipments, primarily ocean freight, from booking through departure. Arrange and confirm bookings with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other transportation providers. Coordinate container availability, equipment pickup, loading, and delivery to ports or terminals. Monitor vessel schedules, sailing dates, booking deadlines, and cargo cutoff times. Coordinate drayage transportation and container movements with internal dispatch and trucking operations. Track export shipments and provide customers with accurate, timely status updates. Identify and resolve shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and operational issues. Ensure shipments are processed efficiently and within established deadlines. 2. Export Documentation & Compliance Prepare, review, and process required export documentation, including: Commercial invoices Packing lists Bills of lading Shipping instructions Shipper's Letters of Instruction (SLI) Certificates of Origin, when required Export declarations and supporting documentation Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings through AES, when required Verify the accuracy and completeness of shipment documentation. Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Census Bureau Foreign Trade Regulations, and applicable export-control requirements. Verify Schedule B or HTS classifications and export information, coordinating with the responsible compliance personnel when necessary. Monitor AES filing requirements, Internal Transaction Numbers (ITNs), and applicable exemptions. Coordinate with customers and compliance personnel regarding export licenses, restricted destinations, and denied-party screening. Maintain accurate export records in accordance with applicable federal retention requirements. Support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) export procedures when applicable. 3. Carrier, Port & Transportation Coordination Communicate with ocean carriers, terminals, port authorities, and transportation providers. Coordinate container pickups, returns, and terminal appointments. Monitor container free time, detention, demurrage, and related charges. Ensure compliance with carrier documentation and cargo cutoff requirements. Coordinate with warehouse personnel to confirm cargo readiness, quantities, packaging, and loading schedules. Verify container numbers, seal numbers, and shipment details. Assist in resolving transportation-related issues affecting export shipments. 4. Customer Service & Communication Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned export customers. Provide shipment updates, vessel schedules, documentation confirmations, and delivery information. Respond promptly to customer inquiries and operational concerns. Maintain professional relationships with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal departments. Communicate potential shipment delays, additional charges, and service disruptions. Ensure customer-specific shipping instructions and service requirements are followed. 5. Billing, Cost Control & Financial Accuracy Review freight rates, carrier charges, and transportation expenses. Verify shipment-related costs against ap…

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