P/T Ocean Shipping Coordinator
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90064
Schedule: Part-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00am–1:00pm
Position Type: 100% Onsite | Contract Role
Compensation: $25.00–$30.00/hr. D.O.E.
A fast-paced logistics and transportation organization is seeking a hands-on P/T Ocean Shipping Coordinator to support shipment coordination, customer communication, and office logistics operations. This role supports high-volume transactions and requires someone organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a smaller, family-oriented environment. For the right fit, there is potential for temp-to-hire and full-time hours in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and follow up on shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, and customers.
- Prepare and review shipping documentation for import/export container shipments.
- Package and prepare sample boxes for customer launches and new product lines.
- Perform shipment audits, second-look reviews, and documentation checks for accuracy.
- Prioritize multiple shipments, deadlines, and customer requests in a high-volume environment.
- Maintain organized shipping records and logistics documentation.
- Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Office to support daily logistics operations.
- Assist with moving and preparing boxes ranging from approximately 3–5 lbs.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of logistics, transportation, shipping, supply chain, or import/export experience preferred.
- Experience working with freight forwarders, shipment tracking, and logistics coordination.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office experience, including Excel Pivot Tables, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (Biz Central) is highly preferred.
- Positive, motivated, solution-oriented, and willing to work in a hands-on environment.
- Supply Chain graduates with internship experience are encouraged to apply.
Company Description
Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.