Project Cargo Coordinator, Export

Mallory Alexander International Logistics, a global third-party logistics company (3PL) headquartered in Memphis, TN has an immediate opening for a Logistics Professional to join our team!

We are seeking a Project Cargo Coordinator to manage complex domestic and international shipments, including oversized and turnkey project cargo. This role requires strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Account & Project Duties

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned export customer accounts and project cargo shipments


• Track export project milestones and ensure all timelines and vessel cutoffs are met


• Identify, escalate, and resolve high-risk or high-cost operational issues

Customer Communication & Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine export customer inquiries


• Communicate shipment status, schedule changes, delays, and operational updates


• Provide export documentation and shipment updates upon request


• Assist with export quoting and customer rate support

Export Operations & Transportation Coordination

• Coordinate inland transportation for export cargo, including drayage and over-the-road trucking


• Assign export loads to carriers and owner-operators


• Manage terminal deliveries, equipment returns, and free-time tracking


• Coordinate special export equipment requirements (flat racks, open tops, heavy-lift equipment, etc.)


• Schedule export deliveries to ports, terminals, and consolidation points


• Confirm ETDs, vessel schedules, and cargo receipt


• Track export shipments and monitor layover, detention, and port congestion issues


• Resolve day-of-export operational issues and exceptions

Warehouse & Transloading Coordination

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  Coordinate export cargo unloading, transloading, consolidation, and load-out activities

  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and review export shipping documents, including Bills of Lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, and export instructions


• Prepare and submit AES filings and other required export regulatory documentation


• Ensure accuracy and compliance of export BLs and documentation


• Coordinate with customs brokers, steamship lines, terminals, and government agencies as required

Financial & Billing Support

• Review carrier and vendor invoices for accuracy and approval


• Validate detention, demurrage, storage, and other accessorial charges


• Support accurate customer billing and assist with dispute resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field preferred but not required


• 5–7 years of experience in Project Cargo and export logistics


• Proficient in CargoWise


• Strong knowledge of export transportation modes and international shipping practices


• Solid understanding of export regulations, AES filings, and compliance


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment


• Willingness to travel locally and nationally as required for customer and project support

Why Mallory Alexander?

Mallory Alexander International Logistics is a leading full-service logistics provider established in 1925. With more than 10 facilities in the U.S. and 3 in Asia, Mallory Alexander supports manufacturers, retailers and other suppliers in the storage and shipment of their valuable cargo, and we do it with confidence–on time, with care, everywhere. We proudly offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and a family environment, an environment where our dedicated employees are able make an impact on our customers' experience. 

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