Freight Coordinator at Triple B Forwarders in Honolulu, HI

Established in 1976, Triple B Forwarders, Inc. (Triple B) is a regional leader in supply chain management and transportation services. Since the beginning, we have continually and consistently grown our services. The result is our ability to service our customers' freight, shipping, logistics, and customs needs worldwide, including established and emerging markets.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), paid time off, and more. We are looking for a leader who can help the team perform at its best, and you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Day-to-Day Duties:

You will be responsible for providing customer service and coordination of freight movements to ensure a consistent, high level of service and quality for Triple B’s customer base. You will be reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

General Customer Service & Freight Coordination, to include the following functions:

• Ocean FCL & LCL Imports
• Ocean Air Imports
• Dispatching
• Providing quotations to Customers & Overseas Agents upon request
• Sending Pre-alerts to overseas agents
• Sending Arrival Notices to importers and agents
• Creating shipments in CargoWise
• Creating documentation including Interim Receipts, freight invoices, and freight labels. (complete shipment processing from start to finish)
• Determine Freight Prepaid / Freight Collect terms
• Confirm shipment incoterms
• Customer invoicing & vendor invoice accruals
• Providing timely updates to customers regarding shipment status (Shipment ATD, ATA, Delivery ETA, etc.)
• Coordinate with 3rd party trucking partners for pick ups & deliveries, where applicable
• Keep track of Proof of Delivery (POD) and upload into CargoWise for internal records and customer online tracking purposes
• Book shipments with carriers
• Sort and prepare end of day docs for next day jobs
• Coordinate with various internal teams and stations on the movement of freight
• Perform other duties assigned

Further to the functions above, cross training for Triple B’s additional service offerings will be provided

Job Requirements:

• Ocean and/or Air Freight Logistics experience required
• Import experience preferred
• Knowledge of hazardous materials/ dangerous goods regulations, OSHA, and DOT regulations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
• Knowledge of CargoWise system a plus
• Must be able to drive in Hawaii
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills, multi-tasking and enjoy term work atmosphere
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Must pass drug screen and background check

Hours:

• M-F 6:am - 3:pm General business hours, hourly or salary position with benefits and bonuses after probationary period
• Occasional early and/or late hours required to meet customer deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person