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Oceanfreight Coordinator // Coordonnateur de fret maritime - 55-60k - Hybrid - Pointe-Claire, QC

Inner Circle Agency
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Pointe-Claire, Canada

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.