Oceanfreight Coordinator // Coordonnateur de fret maritime - 55-60k - Hybrid - Pointe-Claire, QC
Inner Circle Agency Inc.Oceanfreight Coordinator – Freight Forwarding (Junior) Location: Pointe-Claire, QC (West Island) | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home) Inner Circle Agency is hiring a Junior Oceanfreight Coordinator for a well-established freight forwarding company on the West Island. This is a great next step for a growing logistics professional with a foundation in ocean freight who wants to own files end to end and build a career in freight forwarding. What You’ll Be Doing Coordinate FCL/LCL import and export ocean freight activities, plus related trucking, from origin to destination. Keep daily communication and close follow-up with overseas agents, steamship lines, truckers, vendors, warehouses, customs brokers, CBSA and Port Authorities. Open, track, trace and update files in CargoWise. Obtain rates from carriers and provide quotes to customers. Prepare and obtain all required documentation (SWB, CERS, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Manifests, E-Manifests, SDS/DG docs). Arrange pick-ups and deliveries with shippers, consignees and truckers. File and forward E-Manifests and coordinate customs releases with brokers and carriers. Handle quotes and files to completion, keeping cost, sell and documentation in order. Verify OBL and payment requirements before releasing shipments for delivery. Complete invoicing, collect PODs, close files and bill customers. Maintain client profiles and SOPs, and support client PO management. What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics (or relevant education/certification). Knowledge of ocean freight import/export rules and regulations. Bilingual (French & English), written and spoken. Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Experience with CargoWise (an asset). CIFFA & DGR certification (an asset). Key Skills & Strengths Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines. Good communication and a customer-service mindset. Eager to learn, proactive, and a team player. This is a great opportunity to grow your freight forwarding career with a well-established company. Interested? Apply now.