International Logistics Coordinator

Are you an experienced logistics professional who enjoys managing international shipments, solving problems, and keeping customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams aligned? Staff Buffalo is partnering with an established international trading organization in Getzville, NY to hire an International Logistics Coordinator, offering $70,000–$73,000 per year. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with international import experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of shipments from origin through delivery.

As the International Logistics Coordinator, you’ll coordinate the movement of materials throughout the U.S. and international markets while working closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, suppliers, customers, and internal trading teams. You’ll manage shipping documentation, track shipments, resolve transportation issues, negotiate logistics costs, and make sure materials move efficiently and accurately.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, comfortable handling a large volume of shipments and communication, and able to anticipate problems before they impact customers. This role is particularly well suited for someone with experience in imports, ocean freight, customs processes, or international trade who wants greater ownership and responsibility.

This is a primarily in-person position based in Getzville, NY, with some flexibility. Candidates should expect to work from the Getzville office on a regular basis. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional flexibility for communication outside normal business hours due to international shipping activity.

• Coordinate international and domestic shipments from booking through final delivery, working with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, and warehouses.
• Manage import activity, including customs clearance, ocean freight, drayage, delivery scheduling, and transportation costs.
• Prepare, review, and organize international shipping and trade documentation to ensure accuracy and timely movement of materials.
• Track shipments, identify potential delays or documentation issues, and proactively coordinate solutions with vendors and logistics partners.
• Communicate shipment status and delivery updates to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Partner with traders and other internal stakeholders to coordinate purchasing, sales, inventory movement, and customer requirements.
• Negotiate freight and logistics-related costs while maintaining accurate shipment records and supporting documentation.

• Associate degree required;
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience coordinating international imports, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or global transportation required.
• Experience managing a high volume of shipments and working directly with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Strong understanding of international shipping documentation and import processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence working with customers, suppliers, and outside logistics partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and electronic document management.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently with limited oversight.
• Experience with IBM i / AS400 is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant logistics experience preferred.

• $70,000–$73,000/year
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k)…