Coordinator International Logistics

The International Logistics Coordinator is responsible for successfully coordinating the movement of the international ocean, airfreight, and cross-border shipments. Must be able to execute shipping transactions to/from Asia, Europe, and throughout North American borders. Coordinate consolidation and optimization of strategies, cost, and service performance. Coordinate international shipments to achieve financial and operational goals.

• Support the Corporate enterprise team on ocean carrier contract negotiation in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local - international laws/ regulations and the company policies
• Execute international shipping optimization strategy directed by Trade Compliance Manager
• Optimize service and cost performance
• Perform business and process analysis using the data and information provided by internal systems and outside sources
• Coordinate the successful routing of export ocean shipments and import Shipments via Air and Ocean
• Trace shipments on a daily basis
• Confirm data received is in compliance with all US Customs requirements
• Process all documents in accordance with requirements
• Coordinate cargo availability and arrange pick-up and delivery
• Monitor the performance of international carriers and provide feedback to Management
• Assist management in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) of international carriers and other international logistics intermediaries; including but not limited to compliance to allocations, on-time performance, and data accuracy. Communicate any transportation impacts to inter-company stakeholders.
• Adhere to established processes that enable information flow through all required communication channels with company stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Trade Compliance personnel to minimize delays in import and export shipments
• Provide transportation capacity forecasts to ocean, air, and land carriers
• Ensure timely payments are made to carriers via the Trax and OnBase payment systems
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Work is closely supervised

• Advanced transportation skills in all modes of international logistics including full container load, less-than-container load, airfreight, local drayage, and hotshot delivery
• Strong working knowledge with Mapics, PKMS, MS Office Excel – Heavy data calculations
• Basic understanding of international ocean freight tariffs – shipment terminology
• Inventory management, Logistics & Transportation Operational knowledge
• Familiarity with Export compliance rules
• Excellent geography skills
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Knowledge of ocean/air freight shipment track/trace systems
• Knowledge of carrier invoice audit and verification, payment practices
• Knowledge of TMS tools (Transportation Management System)
• Knowledge of and experience with packaging materials used to safely transport all products required
• Freight claims experience – carrier invoice, audit and verification, payment practices
• Cost-focused while balancing the needs of customers
• High level of attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and function in fast-paced environments with regularly shifting priorities
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual a plus, but not required – English-Spanish
• Must be flexible in work schedule

• 3+ years in a Logistics/International Transportation related environment
• Experience with commercial border crossings and port operations
• Certifications preferred, not required – IATA, C-TPAT

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, Supply Chain, or International Business preferred

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to perform essential…