Job Description

Join Livingston and its International Freight and Transportation Services group. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, consulting and compliance, and freight forwarding services at more than 90 key locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Our strategy is focused on aggressively growing and investing in our freight services, and that’s why we need you. Join our freight team and grow your career in this fast-paced team environment as we take on new customers, build new services and move into new trade lanes. The opportunities await you!

Job Type: Full Time 

Location:  LA New Orleans - US051  

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator is responsible for managing the international movement of goods across the ocean (bascially, behind-the-scenes pros who keep international shipping running smoothly!). Their main focus is on coordinating shipments, scheduling, process transactions and delivery coordination with heavy email and data entry. This is an entry level position that includes training to ensure you are set up for success from day 1. Must be able to work Monday through Friday, day shift with 2 days in office. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process documentation for the physical movement of cargo; identify discrepancies or issues. 
• Develop knowledge of the shipping process and government regulations through cross training with other team members
• Review and input financial components of shipments for proper billing of customers
• Meet required deadlines associated with department and customer KIP & SOP.
• Collaborate with support staff, overseas offices and other third parties to ensure efficiency, continued exemplary customer service, and relationship development
• Assist other team members as needed to ensure timely completion of work
• Participate fully with other staff members in day to day operation including setting priorities, organizing, scheduling work and problem solving
• Communicate client issues or changes to the next level 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management. 
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
  
   

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Highly motivated and detail-oriented team player and dedicated to providing high quality customer service
• Strong experience in data entry
• Excellent decision-making skills; ability to learn, adapt, and thrive under pressure
• Proven organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task
• Customer Service Skills – Communicate effectively, directly and indirectly, with clients, vendors, co-workers, government agencies, and industry partners via phone and email to complete challenging tasks in a time sensitive manner
• MS Office Suite skills – most importantly, Outlook, Excel, and Word
  
   

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

1 year of experience

EDUCATION

Required: High School/GED or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCIES

Leading and Developing

Business Acumen and Straight Talk

Accountability

Inclusion and Collaboration

Customer First Focus

Agility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

For Canada: Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

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