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Project Manager – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

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$65000 - $75000 per year
2-5 years experience
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Manage domestic and international freight forwarding projects from initial planning through final delivery. Coordinate various transportation modes while monitoring project budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements.

Project Manager – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Location: Charlottesville, VA (Preferred) | Remote Candidates Considered
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000 annually

About the Position

Luminary Logistics Solutions is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to oversee domestic and international freight forwarding projects.

 

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex transportation movements while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

 

This role requires someone who takes ownership of projects from start to finish, anticipates potential challenges, and ensures shipments are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

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Key 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.


Required Qualifications
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.


What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and understands the importance of anticipating problems before they impact customers or project costs.
 
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, collaborating across departments, and taking responsibility for successful project execution.


Work Location
Our preference is for a candidate located in or near Charlottesville, Virginia. However, remote candidates with strong freight forwarding and project logistics experience will also be considered.


Equal Employment Opportunity
Luminary Logistics Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.


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