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Senior Freight Coordinator

Alba

Job Location:

Valley Stream, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 August 2026 (4 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity
Join us as a Freight Forwarding Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping Alba Wheels Up Internationals future. This is your chance to drive strategic initiatives influence key decisions and deliver measurable results at the highest level.

Location: Valley Stream New York (Hybrid)

Company Mission & Values
Our mission is to ensure customer compliance with US Customs Regulations while coordinating efficient timely movement of freight and information.
Our values guide our decision-making and shape a culture of accountability growth and customer-centricity:

Innovation: We encourage creative problem-solving and continuous improvement in every department. Employees are empowered to propose new ideas adopt emerging technologies and challenge the status quo to drive operational excellence.
Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of our success. Team members work cross-functionally share knowledge openly and support each other to achieve shared goals. Every role contributes to a culture of partnership and mutual respect.
Integrity: We pride ourselves on building a reputation of integrity honesty and trust while providing an unwavering focus on a high-quality customer experience for our clients.

What Youll Do

Receive review and process import documentation from overseas agents/customers.
Follow up bookings received from overseas agents and customers and ensure files are opened timely.
Handle bookings from oversees agents and coordinate the move to destination
Understand agent fees and pricing per client in order to process invoices accurately
Follow company protocol for billing a file
Update shipment status issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries. Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status.
Arrange freight release with steamship lines and confirm cargo availability.
Respond in a timely manner to customer requests on shipment status by phone or email. Refer customers to your team leader/supervisor or manager when questions are beyond scope of responsibility.
Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.
Advise team leader/supervisor/manager of any transaction problems and irregularities.
Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by your supervisor or manager.
Responsible for reviewing respective team visual board (VB) to make sure files are handled timely. Ongoing audit of VB throughout the day
Understand and be able to assist in coordinator role when needed.

What You Bring

Must have a High School diploma an Associate degree or higher is preferred.
A minimum of 4-5 years of freight forwarding experience in the ocean import department.
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite especially with Excel
Experience working with Cargowise is a plus
Must have a pro-active attitude and strong time management skills
Extremely detailed oriented and well organized
Must be a team player and also be able to work independently
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Great customer service skills
Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment

Why Youll Love It Here

Alba employees benefit from industry-leading health and wellness programs financial planning resources and continuous learning opportunities.
Youll have access to cutting-edge platforms and automation enabling you to design resilient supply chains and deliver measurable results for customers.
Support from a team that celebrates growth & innovation.
Direct access to decision-makers & the ability to shape strategy.

What We Offer

Medical Dental Vision Short-term Disability 401K Matching and advancement opportunities.
A leadership team that is wholly committed to innovation integrity and shared success.
Data-Driven Decision Making & Technology Adoption.
A culture of visionary thinking and bold decision-making.

Are you ready to make a direct impact on Albas operational excellence in international logistics and customs compliance As our Freight Forwarding Specialist you will have the opportunity to lead all while supporting both career and personal growth in a fast-paced environment with best-in-class facilities.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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