Project Manager – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Luminary Logistics Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to oversee domestic and international freight forwarding projects from planning through delivery. The role coordinates transportation, vendors, customers, budgets, documentation, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, timely, and compliant project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage domestic and international freight forwarding projects from initial planning through final delivery
• Coordinate ocean, air, ground, and multimodal transportation
• Oversee project cargo, oversized, overweight, and specialized shipments as needed
• Work closely with carriers, vendors, ports, terminals, customs brokers, and internal teams
• Track shipments, monitor project milestones, and proactively resolve delays
• Maintain consistent communication with customers regarding project status and expectations
• Monitor transportation costs, project budgets, and profitability
• Identify and escalate potential financial risks, including demurrage, detention, storage, and additional transportation charges
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable shipping requirements
• Collaborate with Operations, Sourcing, Brokerage, and Accounting to ensure successful project execution
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and customer service

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or project cargo management
• Experience coordinating domestic and/or international freight movements
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations and transportation processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing customer relationships and coordinating with transportation vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight forwarding or transportation management systems
• The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex transportation movements while maintaining excellent customer relationships
• The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, collaborating across departments, and taking responsibility for successful project execution
• Experience with project cargo, specialized transportation, or oversized and overweight shipments
• Knowledge of ocean import/export operations, Incoterms, and customs processes
• Experience with CargoWise or similar logistics management software
• Experience managing project budgets and transportation costs