Gateway Coordinator

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Essential Job Functions Coordinate daily inbound and outbound freight through assigned gateway locations Ensure accurate shipment documentation, system updates, and milestone tracking Monitor capacity, routing performance, and service levels across global lanes Communicate proactively with stations, airlines, trucking partners, and warehouse teams Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service integrity Oversee compliance with customs regulations, TSA/security requirements. Troubleshoot service disruptions, delays, and exceptions in real time Analyze shipment data and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency Support carrier negotiations and vendor management initiatives Assist in developing SOPs and process improvements within the gateway Other duties as assigned Other Skills & Abilities Technical competence (excel, word, power point etc.) Motivated, goal oriented High level of initiative and work well in a team environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction Physical Requirements Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components Sitting for extended periods of time Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED is required Bachelor's degree preferred 1 - 2 years of experience in freight forwarding CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES Professional certification may be required in this position. WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE? At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work. We offer: Quarterly Incentive Plan 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Recognition and Rewards Program Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities Employee Discounts Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check. More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• 1 - 2 years of experience in freight forwarding
• Technical competence (excel, word, power point etc.)
• Motivated, goal oriented
• High level of initiative and work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certification may be required in this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound freight through assigned gateway locations
• Ensure accurate shipment documentation, system updates, and milestone tracking
• Monitor capacity, routing performance, and service levels across global lanes
• Communicate proactively with stations, airlines, trucking partners, and warehouse teams
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service integrity
• Oversee compliance with customs regulations, TSA/security requirements
• Troubleshoot service disruptions, delays, and exceptions in real time
• Analyze shipment data and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency
• Support carrier negotiations and vendor management initiatives
• Assist in developing SOPs and process improvements within the gateway
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED