Job Description

OVERVIEW

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an LCL Export Coordinator.

Our client is a US-based freight forwarding operation seeking an experienced LCL Export Coordinator to manage less-than-container-load shipments from origin through to overseas departure. This is a hands-on coordination role requiring solid knowledge of US export processes, documentation requirements, and freight consolidation procedures. The successful candidate will work directly with US customers, co-loaders, warehouses, and international agents, and must be comfortable operating independently within a remote environment. This is a full-time remote position

aligned with US Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage LCL export shipments from booking through to vessel departure, including coordination with co-loaders and freight consolidation providers
• Arrange cargo deliveries to Container Freight Stations (CFS) and confirm warehouse receipts and cargo acceptance
• Coordinate sailing schedules, shipment deadlines, and cargo cutoff dates to ensure timely departures
• Prepare House Bills of Lading and shipping instructions in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Complete AES/EEI export filings and verify export licensing requirements and commodity-specific documentation
• Communicate directly with US customers, overseas agents, warehouses, and shippers to provide shipment updates and resolve issues
• Track active shipments and manage invoicing and shipment records through the company's Transportation Management System (TMS)

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a National Diploma or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Trade is advantageous
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ocean freight export operations at a freight forwarder or NVOCC, with hands-on LCL export experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of export documentation, freight consolidation, CFS operations, and weight/measurement (W/M) rating
• Experience completing export compliance filings and managing regulatory documentation requirements
• Proficiency with a freight forwarding or Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Ability to work full-time during US Eastern Standard Time business hours

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Direct experience handling US LCL export shipments and working with US co-loader networks
• Familiarity with AES/EEI filing requirements and US export regulations
• Experience coordinating FCL exports or handling hazardous cargo (IMDG-classified shipments)
• Prior experience communicating with international logistics partners and US-based customers in a remote or agency environment

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professionalism and reliability