Project Coordinator - 21143

Role: Project Coordinator
Priority Location: Philippines, South Africa
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM EST

The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.

About the Role: Manage export shipments from booking through arrival at destination. Blend of administrative, operations, and customer service work — full ownership of each shipment from start to finish. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate export shipments end-to-end, from booking through final delivery, tracking milestones and updating all parties along the way.
• Contact carriers directly to source and negotiate pricing within the job's approved budget.
• Serve as the client's main point of contact, providing hands-on updates and support throughout the shipment.
• Handle high-pressure situations calmly — delays, customs issues, documentation errors — and resolve them quickly.
• Prepare and maintain shipment documentation (bookings, invoices, bills of lading, customs paperwork) and keep tracking systems up to date.

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or international shipping preferred. Professional experience in a comparable role is required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple shipments at once.
• Calm under pressure with a client-first mindset.
• Familiarity with export documentation and shipping software a plus.