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Posted: 08/18/2025 Employment Type: Contract Category: Administrative, Clerical & Customer Service Job Number: 28332 Work Setting:

Job Description

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Don’t miss this role! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leader in the Logistics & Supply Chain industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. This company is hiring a Shipping Coordinator for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.

Contract Duration: 12-months
Worksite Location: Des Plaines, IL
Compensation: $25.00-30.00 per hour
Schedule: Ideal schedule is Friday-Tuesday typically from 8:00am-5:00pm, or Tues-Sat, or Sun-Thurs.

What you’ll do as a Shipping Coordinator:

Understand the full scope of international shipping processes, from purchase order issuance to cargo delivery
Initiate, prepare, process, and assemble all required documentation for air, LCL, or FCL shipments
Accurately process, distribute, and release all necessary documentation to carriers, customers, and agents in a timely manner
Utilize industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and create solutions in response to internal and external challenges
Execute tasks to meet all SOP requirements, including submission of SLI’s to carriers, ocean export bills of lading, shipment updates, pre-alerts, tracking, and invoicing
Create, maintain, and update shipment data in Navisphere, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date, including routing, eManifest status, master-level INCOterms, and documents
Communicate effectively and efficiently with internal teams, overseas offices, agents, customers, and vendors to ensure smooth shipment flow and foster positive working relationships
Work in accordance with local and global laws, regulations, and procedures

What you need to become a Shipping Coordinator:

High school diploma or GED; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field if preferred
1+ years of experience in Global Forwarding
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Excellent customer service skills with effective follow-up
Critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities to adapt to changing tasks and customer needs
High attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong appreciation for a diverse and inclusive work environment

Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible contract employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review our Benefits Summary: www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta.

Dahl Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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