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Ocean Export Coordinator

Bensenville, IL · On-site

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Franklin, TN · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

Contract to Hire or Direct Hire Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision About Our Client ... Coordinate domestic and international freight movements, including ocean, air, and ground ...

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How much do contract ocean logistics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract ocean logistics in the United States is $85,453.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,500.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Ocean Logistics vs Ocean Freight Coordinator?

AspectContract Ocean LogisticsOcean Freight Coordinator
CredentialsLogistics certifications, supply chain knowledgeLogistics certifications, shipping knowledge
Work EnvironmentLogistics companies, shipping firmsShipping companies, freight forwarding firms
Employer & IndustryLogistics providers, freight companiesShipping lines, freight forwarders

Contract Ocean Logistics involves managing overall logistics operations, including planning, transportation, and supply chain coordination. Ocean Freight Coordinators focus specifically on coordinating ocean shipments, booking cargo space, and tracking shipments. While both roles require logistics knowledge and certifications, Contract Ocean Logistics has a broader scope, whereas Ocean Freight Coordinators specialize in ocean freight processes.

How to become a contract ocean logistics professional?

To become a contract ocean logistics professional, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Relevant skills include knowledge of shipping regulations, proficiency with logistics software, and strong organizational abilities; certifications like the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can enhance prospects. Experience in freight forwarding, shipping operations, or transportation management is also valuable for securing contract roles in this field.
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Infographic showing various Contract Ocean Logistics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,453 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Ocean Logistics Procurement Lead

Koch Industries

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

Your Job
The Ocean Logistics Procurement Lead is the regional subject-matter expert for marine logistics capacity sourcing, strategy, and commercial execution. Primarily supporting Georgia-Pacific Packaging and Cellulose-and extending support to all Georgia-Pacific businesses within the region-this role owns carrier service contract negotiations, bid management, ongoing carrier performance oversight, and operational reviews, ensuring contractual alignment, capacity availability, and effective commercial execution across ocean freight programs.
Success in this role relies on delivering stakeholder-centric solutions and operational excellence while applying Koch Vision PBM® principles and disciplined economic decision-making. The Lead must collaborate proactively with commercial, operations, and carrier partners to secure reliable, cost-effective ocean capacity, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in service and cost performance.
What You Will Do
  • Customer-centric & Stakeholder Management
    • Serve as primary contact for businesses within scope on business needs for container shipping and market intelligence.
    • Foster strong relationships with all stakeholders: mills/plants, sales and customer service team, freight forwarding teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Rate Sourcing & Contract Management
    • Negotiate effectively for mutually beneficial outcomes, assess needs through economic thinking, analyze markets, and maximize market advantage.
    • Maintain accuracy and consistency across systems and platforms
    • Ensure that offers and agreements are executed upon in accordance with negotiated terms.
  • Bids & Capacity Sourcing (Lead semi-annual export bid)
    • Pre-bid: define schedule/timelines, obtain forecasts, capture business requirements.
    • During bid: manage bid system data, review offers, engage carriers and stakeholders across multi-round processes.
    • Post-bid: present outcomes to stakeholders, update financial systems, and ensure agreed upon terms are executed
    • Continuously monitor performance variances at the root cause.
  • Carrier Performance & Operations
    • Lead carrier commercial and operational reviews: prepare agendas, performance analysis, share service feedback
    • Drive carrier compliance and manage escalation processes
    • Liaise through claims processes
    • Analyze financial performance and lead action plans for variances
  • Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
    • Maintain continuous and accurate updates in all systems
    • Maintain and update SOPs for businesses and carriers; capture business requirements, contacts, and deliverables.
    • Drive value-creation
  • Compliance, PBM & Economic Decision-making
    • Act as a compliance and ethics champion; ensure integrity in decisions and actions.
    • Embed Koch Vision PBM® and performance-based management principles in decision-making, cycles of mutual benefit, and contract terms.
    • Ensure decisions are supported by sound economic analysis.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • 5+ years' experience in ocean logistics, freight procurement, and/ or carrier management
  • Demonstrated experience freight sourcing, contracts management, and successful negotiations
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort with data-driven analysis and reporting
  • Proven stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills
  • Experience with carrier performance management and claims processes

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, finance, or related field
  • Experience in commodity logistics or working with mills/plants within complex supply chains
  • Advanced Excel, Power BI / Tableau, or experience building operational dashboards
  • Prior experience working in a matrixed environment with multi-site stakeholders

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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