Marine Freight Coordinator

Prime Plastics, Sindos, Central Macedonia, Greece (Hybrid)

PRIME PLASTICS is a Vinmar Company:

Vinmar is a global marketing and distribution company that brings value to the world’s leading producers and users of plastics and chemicals through the supply of best-in-class products and tailored business solutions.

With over 45 years of experience and success, Vinmar has grown into one of the world’s largest plastics and chemicals marketing and distribution companies. The company has over 50 offices in more than 35 countries with sales in excess of 110 countries.

The Marine Freight Coordinator is responsible for securing competitive ocean freight capacity and ensuring the smooth execution of international shipments. This role serves as a key operational escalation point, coordinating with carriers and internal teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and maintain reliable, cost-effective service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The Marine Freight Coordinator will be a part of the global freight team and will be based in Thessaloniki, Greece reporting directly to the Director of Global Marine Freight. Below are some duties:

• Procure and negotiate ocean freight rates, space, and service contracts with carriers and NVOCCs.
• Serve as the operational escalation point, resolving issues across scheduling, capacity, documentation, invoicing, and cargo movement.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams (Logistics, Sales) to ensure smooth execution and service reliability.
• Monitor carrier performance, allocation usage, and market conditions to support routing decisions and forecasting.
• Identify and mitigate risks (delays, rollovers, port disruptions) to minimize cost and service impact.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure documentation compliance, and support audit readiness.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, visibility, and scalability.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in international ocean freight, with a carrier, NVOCC, or freight forwarder.
• Strong knowledge of maritime transportation, carrier operations, and shipping documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas) and MS Office tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues proactively.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of carrier contracts, service agreements, and rate structures and export regulations.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

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