Procurement Operations Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator

Description

Atlantic Alumina’s (ATALCO) holdings include ATALCO Gramercy, the only US alumina refinery which produces smelter grade alumina for the production of aluminum and chemical grade aluminas for non-metallurgical applications, and Discovery Bauxite, located in St. Ann, Jamaica, which mines and ships bauxite globally for metallurgical and non-metallurgical applications through its partnership with Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited. Driven by a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ATALCO is focused on building a resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chain that enables long-term business success.

As the company pursues growth and operational performance initiatives, we are seeking talented leaders who are passionate about driving value, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and contributing to the future growth of our organization.

ATALCO is seeking an experienced Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement, supplier performance, transportation, importation, and material delivery activities across the organization. This position is responsible for proactively managing supplier delivery performance, expediting critical materials and services, coordinating domestic and international shipments, and ensuring timely customs clearance of imported goods.

The Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator serves as a critical link between suppliers, freight providers, customs brokers, Procurement, Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Project teams. The successful candidate will ensure materials are delivered on time, identify and mitigate supply chain risks, resolve shipment issues, and support operational continuity across multiple business functions.

This role is ideal for a highly organized supply chain professional with strong expediting, logistics, import/export, and supplier management experience within industrial, manufacturing, mining, metals, chemical, or heavy industrial environments.

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Expediting & Supplier Performance

• Manage the expediting process for purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor supplier production schedules, lead times, milestone commitments, and delivery dates.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers to identify and resolve potential delays before they impact operations or project schedules.
• Maintain detailed status reports for critical purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Escalate delivery risks and collaborate with Procurement and Operations teams to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Track and report supplier delivery performance metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD) and supplier responsiveness.
• Coordinate supplier progress meetings, delivery reviews, and corrective action initiatives when required.
• Support supplier relationship management activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Logistics & Transportation Coordination

• Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities for materials, equipment, and project-related shipments.
• Collaborate with freight carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure efficient movement of goods.
• Monitor shipment status and delivery milestones from supplier shipment through final destination receipt.
• Review transportation options and support efforts to optimize freight costs, transit times, and service performance.
• Resolve transportation issues including delays, damages, shortages, routing challenges, and carrier performance concerns.
• Coordinate expedited shipments for critical operational and maintenance requirements.

Importation & Customs Compliance

• Coordinate import and export activities in compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements.
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely customs clearance.
• Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, harmonized tariff classifications, and other import/export documentation.
• Ensure…