On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join on a permanent basis. As the Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing operational processes while ensuring exceptional customer service in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.

Role: Logistics Coordinator
Salary: On Application
Contract: Monday – Friday working shifts  - required to work occasional weekends also.
Location: Miami area

Responsibilities
 

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of time-critical shipments.
• Coordinate and manage the transportation of time – critical shipments, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Provide accurate and timely quotes to customers based on shipment requirements, service levels, and routing options.
• Communicate with carriers and vendors to ensure seamless operations, resolving any issues or discrepancies promptly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and address operational challenges.
• Prepare and raise AWBs and ensure that all supporting documentation—such as DG declarations, commercial paperwork and customs paperwork—is correctly obtained from relevant parties.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, delivering exceptional service and handling inquiries efficiently.
• Proactively update customers with real-time shipment status to manage expectations
• Resolve customer issues and concerns to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to continually enhance the customer experience
• Support process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
• Assist with additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.
• Competencies
• Maintains high accuracy when handling shipment data, documentation, and scheduling, minimizing costly errors.
• Efficiently prioritizes tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple simultaneous shipments.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with customers, carriers, and internal teams—both verbally and in writing.
• Responds calmly and quickly to operational disruptions, proposing practical solutions under pressure
• Maintains a service-first mindset even in challenging situations
• Remains flexible and composed in changing conditions, including after-hours issues, urgent reroutes, or last-minute requests
• Works effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless service and operational continuity.
• Takes proactive steps to prevent problems, improve processes, and follow up without needing direction.
• Understands freight forwarding workflows, especially for air freight and time-critical logistics

Education and Experience:
 

• Minimise 3 years of experience
• Proven background in time-critical logistics and aviation AOG shipments
• Experience working in a 24/7 logistics time-critical service environment.
• Solid understanding of air freight procedures, routings, and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy under pressure
• Knowledge of customs procedures import/export
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed due to the nature of time-critical logistics.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Awareness certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with quoting freight services and understanding of rate structures and margins.
• Knowledge of customs clearance procedures and relevant documentation (even if managed externally).
• Familiarity with incoterms and international trade compliance.
• Fluent English (spoken & written)

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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