International Logistics Coordinator

Job Description Job Description The International Logistics Coordinator will be responsible and accountable for inbound air and ocean freight, duty, operation fees, transportation, customs clearance fees, and incoterms. The successful candidate will have proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.

Knowledge of import/export businesses and Netsuite ERP is a plus. General tech savviness is a must. This role reports to the VP of Purchasing, and offers support to the entire organization.

Duties and responsibilities  Use previous experience and company training to effectively manage transportation costs through company vetted vendors. Research all possible routings via airlines, line-haul, pick- up/delivery, scheduling, and geographic servicing. Utilize the most efficient and cost-effective routes.  Maintain accurate records on full container shipments, along with LCL and AIR  Communicate to overseas inquiries in a clear, concise, and timely manner.  Maintaining the detailed international shipment tracking log.

Document all shipments with detailed trace notes and accurate data entry.  Generation of documentation for all shipments in compliance with all relevant regulations and collaborate with the freight forwarder to establish a valid shipping rate. Adhere to all international shipping regulations.  Set up, review accuracy and monitoring of filer’s performance of Importers Security Filings  Performing intercompany transactions in Netsuite  Preparing products for import, including work with other departments to gather data elements needed for imports, maintaining imported products database, recordkeeping  Working with customs brokers and freight forwarders on inbound shipments to optimize space, providing necessary documentation and details needed to clear shipments  Thoroughly document all information for every shipment including special customer requests, documentation of agent specials, the assignment of special authorization numbers, ship tracing information and OSD information. Maintain, with accuracy, appropriate TSA and DOT documents including documents for the movement of Dangerous Goods.  Proactively identify shipments at risk of service failure and take control of shipments to ensure on time delivery.

Qualifications  Minimum of an Associates degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 1 - 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics or other transportation business. Experience working with Dangerous Goods/HAZ-MAT certification desired. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.  Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.  Must be able to proficiently complete air and ground shipping documents both electronically and manually.  Import / Export knowledge and Netsuite ERP is a plus  Communication skills with overseas vendors are a must  Demonstrate effective problem solving, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.  Must be able to clearly convey short and long-term defined goals.  Regular, reliable attendance  Knowledge of world geography  Effective time management  Excellent problem-solving skills  Ability to multi-task and change course quickly  Interpret information to accomplish business objectives  Plan and prepare for the needs of the organization within the employee’s span of control  Exceptional organizational skills  Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts  Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis  Must be eligible to work in the United States Company Description Please complete an online application on our website at www.laborstaffing.com and contact your local branch for the next steps. Company Description Please complete an online application on our website at www.laborstaffing.com and contact your local branch for the next steps.