Pre-Screen Questions:
1. Tell me about your experience coordinating international shipments and preparing export documentation.
What the client is looking for:
• Experience with air, ocean, road, or rail shipments
• Export paperwork knowledge
• Attention to detail
2. How do you ensure compliance with hazardous materials and export regulations?
What the client is looking for:
• Knowledge of IATA, IMDG, DOT, and export controls
• Understanding of compliance risks
3. Describe a time when you had multiple urgent shipments competing for priority. How did you handle it?
What the client is looking for:
• Ability to prioritize
• Communication skills
• Decision-making under pressure
4. How would you handle a shipment that is delayed in customs?
Job details:
• Logistics/Transportation Coordinator role supporting international shipments and export compliance.
Ideal Candidate:
• A candidate with foundational logistics, shipping, or supply chain experience who understands international transportation and export documentation, has strong organizational skills, and can work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Top Required Skills:
Knowledge of transportation modes:
• Ocean (LCL, FCL)
• Air
• Road
• Rail
• Special equipment shipments
Hazardous materials shipping compliance:
• IATA
• IMDG
• DOT
U.S. export regulations and country-specific import/export requirements
Preparation of international shipping documents:
• Commercial/customs invoices
• Packing lists
• Certificates of Origin
• Free Trade Agreement documentation
• Bills of Lading
• Certificates of Analysis
Export documentation:
• Export Declarations
• Shipper's Letters of Instruction (SLI)
• Other required export paperwork
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to prioritize and work with urgency
Comfortable presenting to senior leadership
Strong accountability and responsiveness
Decision-making skills in uncertain situations
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and develop logistics plans affecting production, distribution, and inventory
• Create and review distribution and inventory management procedures
• Maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing costs
• Coordinate shipments and support global logistics operations
• Ensure regulatory compliance for international transportation
Experience Level:
• Entry-level to early-career role
• 0–2 years of related experience
• Associate degree or equivalent preferred
• Works under supervision with established guidelines and procedures