Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator

Our client, a semiconductor product manufacturer, is seeking a purchasing and logistics coordinator at their Austin location. This role is responsible for global logistics operations including import/export shipments.

Location: Austin TX (4 days a week on site)

Type: Full-time Direct Hire (Exempt)

• Manage purchasing activities including POs, RFQs, and vendor selection
• Review supplier quotations based on cost, lead time, and value
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and ensure policy compliance
• Resolve invoice and order discrepancies while maintaining accurate records
• Oversee export/import documentation and ensure regulatory compliance (EAR, ITAR, HTS)
• Coordinate with customs brokers and maintain audit-ready records
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international export/import shipments
• Monitor shipments, resolve delays, and manage freight partners
• Provide shipment updates to internal and global teams
• Oversee packaging, labeling, and handling of shipments
• Support inventory of shipping materials and assist with physical logistics tasks
• Investigate any shipment discrepancies, damages, HODs and communicate any discrepancies to management, sales and HQ
• Support process improvements, reporting, and cost tracking
• Assist across departments and handle additional logistics-related tasks as needed
• Support cross-border shipment updates to Japan HQ

• 3+ years of export and import logistics experience
• Preferred experience in the semiconductor, electronics or high-tech manufacturing industries
• Strong understanding of import/export regulations, inventory and freight control
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems