Coordinator International Logistics

AirReps•WALLER, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
3+ years in a Logistics/International Transportation related environment
Experience with commercial border crossings and port operations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus, but not required- English-Spanish
Certifications preferred, not required - IATA, C-TPAT
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, Supply Chain, or International Business preferred

Responsibilities

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