A Freight Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the logistics and transportation of goods from one place to another. Their primary role involves coordinating and managing the shipment of goods, ensuring they reach their destination safely, timely, and cost-effectively. Here's a detailed job description:**Job Title: Freight Coordinator****Responsibilities**:**Shipment Coordination**: Arrange and coordinate the transportation of goods, including scheduling pickups, deliveries, and shipments by various modes of transport (road, air, sea, or rail).**Documentation**: Prepare shipping documents, such as bills of lading, customs documentation, and other required paperwork to ensure compliance with regulations and smooth transit across borders.**Communication**: Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and customers to facilitate smooth logistics operations, provide shipment status updates, and resolve any issues or delays that may arise during transit.**Cost Management**: Evaluate transportation costs, negotiate contracts with carriers or freight forwarders, and seek cost-effective shipping solutions while maintaining service quality standards.**Tracking and Monitoring**: Monitor shipment progress, track cargo movements, and ensure timely deliveries. Address any delays or disruptions in the transportation process and take corrective actions as necessary.**Compliance**: Stay updated on transportation regulations, customs procedures, and trade compliance laws to ensure adherence and avoid any legal issues.**Problem Resolution**: Handle and resolve any issues related to shipment discrepancies, damages, or losses, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to find effective solutions.**Inventory Management**: Coordinate with warehouse or inventory teams to ensure proper inventory levels, manage stock movements, and optimize storage and distribution processes.**Customer Service**: Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, providing shipment updates, and offering solutions to meet customers' specific shipping requirements.**Skills and Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (though not always mandatory; relevant experience can be sufficient).- Proven experience in freight forwarding, logistics coordination, or a similar role within the transportation industry.- Strong knowledge of shipping procedures, regulations, and documentation.- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.- Proficiency in using transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software.- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in resolving logístical issues.- Attention to detail and organizational skills.**Conclusion**:A Freight Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods, managing logistics, coordinating shipments, and maintaining compliance with transportation regulations. Their responsibilities encompass various aspects of logistics management, communication with stakeholders, cost optimization, and problem-solving to ensure timely and secure delivery of goods to their destination.**Salary**: RM2,400.00 - RM3,000.00 per month**Benefits**:- Cell phone reimbursement- Free parking- Opportunities for promotion- Professional developmentSchedule:- Day shift- Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:- 13th month salary
