International Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: International Logistics Coordinator

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $25.59hr - $30.59hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will manage monthly international outbound ocean freight operations supporting healthcare product revenue, ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient delivery to global markets while maintaining continuity of supply. The role involves coordinating export bookings, overseeing cargo readiness, processing shipment orders in SAP, and monitoring end-to-end transportation performance across ocean carriers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly international outbound ocean freight operations supporting millions in healthcare product revenue, ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient delivery to global markets while maintaining continuity of supply for patients and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate export bookings with freight forwarding partners, securing optimal transportation capacity and ensuring alignment with business requirements, regulatory standards, and customer delivery commitments.
• Oversee cargo readiness, container availability, vessel scheduling, and carrier cut off requirements to minimize transportation risks, prevent shipment disruptions, and support uninterrupted product distribution.
• Process and manage export shipment orders within SAP, collaborating closely with warehouse, distribution, and logistics teams to meet critical shipping deadlines and maintain operational efficiency across the supply chain.
• Monitor end-to-end shipment performance across multiple ocean carriers, proactively identifying and resolving transportation delays to mitigate business impacts, protect customer commitments, and maintain service-level expectations.
• Analyze shipment timelines and transportation risks, providing proactive communication and actionable updates to cross-functional stakeholders to support informed decision-making and business continuity.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal business partners, suppliers, transportation providers, and external stakeholders to resolve logistics challenges, improve service performance, and ensure the reliable delivery of healthcare products to global customers.
• Review, validate, and approve transportation invoices for compliance with contractual agreements, ensuring accurate freight cost management, timely payment processing, and financial accountability across logistics operations.

Education/Experience:

• Associate s degree and 2+ years of relevant supply chain experience, OR Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field with relevant internship or professional experience in logistics, warehousing/distribution, transportation, purchasing, procurement, or other supply chain-related functions.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proactively identify risks, solve problems, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across multiple functions.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities