Senior Project Coordinator - MPL

Job Description

Senior Project Coordinator - MPL (Freight Forward)

We are looking for a Senior Project Coordinator – MPL to join our Fulfillment & Logistics Operations Execution team.

This role focuses on coordinating and executing key logistics and fulfillment activities, including inventory management, warehouse operations, and project delivery across various facility types (e.g., CFS, CY, inland depots, and bonded warehouses) owned or operated by Maersk.

As a senior-level individual contributor, you will apply your technical and operational knowledge to drive project execution, while also supporting process improvement and solution development. You may mentor junior staff, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure efficient implementation of warehouse and fulfillment projects.

You will work independently within defined processes and guidelines, using sound judgment to select between known solutions and escalate complex issues as needed. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your logistics expertise, manage medium-scale initiatives, and contribute to long-term tactical decisions within the organization.

We Offer

We offer exciting career opportunities with a focus on diversity and award-winning talent development. Our values-led, diverse team is dedicated to supporting employees and fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and responsibility.

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, and our talent policies are recognized as industry-leading. We are committed to ongoing personal and professional development and believe that recruiting diverse talent strengthens our high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full logistics lifecycle - including planning, transportation, warehousing, and delivery - to ensure efficient and timely fulfillment of supply chain operations,
• Coordinate OOG import and export shipments.
• Issue delivery orders to trucking carriers and warehouses.
• Ensure cargo is delivered on time and customer is kept informed of any changes or delays.
• Help to mentor and train fellow team members on OOG cargo operations.
• Be the first point of contact for team operational issues that need to be escalated to project manager.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Obtain and negotiate quotes from vendors.
• Must be comfortable managing relationships with multiple stakeholders including vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee financial components of logistics operations - tracking costs and revenue, maintaining accurate rate records, and ensuring real-time visibility and communication of assessorial charges to stakeholders.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (required). Bachelors Degree (Business or related) preferred.
• 5+ years of operations experience in project freight forwarding
• Experience with breakbulk, RORO, and OOG flat rack shipments.
• Experience with CargoWise is preferred.

Skills needed:

• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Import/Export documentation
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Leadership qualities
• Independent Worker and Adaptable to Changes
• A solid understanding of logistics cost management
• Vendor Management
• Quoting logistics shipments
• Negotiation skills

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$70,000 - $80,000*

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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