Coordinator-Logistics

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.•McAllen, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for various logistics functions including requesting and obtaining freight quotations, supporting carrier selection and evaluation, reviewing and auditing freight invoices, processing and allocating logistics costs, maintaining accurate logistics records, preparing shipping instructions, communicating shipment delays, managing day-to-day account activities with small parcel carriers, supporting insurance claims and marine freight audit activities, evaluating domestic and international transportation activities, supporting the development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures, collaborating with other departments on logistics-related activities, supporting the logistics budget, providing required logistics documentation to external parties, and maintaining effective working relationships with internal departments and external logistics providers. The position also involves providing support for quality management system certifications and ensuring compliance, and exercising a higher level of confidentiality and discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade and Customs with four years of job-related experience.
Equivalent combination of associate’s degree in Logistics or Trade Compliance with five or more years of experience or High School Degree with ten years of experience in Logistics or Trade Compliance.
Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
Problem Solving Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and respond to upset individuals.
Written Communication and Skills
Technical in SAP MM Module
MATH SKILLS: Basic Arithmetic.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Database / Contact Management Software, Internet / Email, Presentation Software, Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software.
Concentration and attentiveness
Manage multiple projects and tasks
Independent judgment and discretion
Deescalate high conflict situations
Read and comprehend instructions/work orders
Respond to unpredictability
Organize and prioritize
Relate to others
Ability to stand
Ability to sit
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to hear and engage in conversation.

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialist
Intermediate Excel Knowledge
Experience in Automotive Manufacturing highly preferred
Ability to walk
Repetitive finger movement
Ability to use both hands
Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands

Responsibilities

Request and obtain freight quotations from carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.
Support the selection and evaluation of carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers based on cost, service, capacity, and performance.
Review and audit freight invoices, rates, accessorial charges, and other transportation costs for accuracy.
Process and allocate logistics and freight costs for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
Maintain accurate logistics records, shipment information, and supporting documentation.
Prepare and maintain shipping instructions and other transportation documentation required for domestic and international shipments.
Communicate shipment delays, exceptions, or other transportation issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Manage day-to-day account activities and communications with small parcel carriers, including FedEx, DHL, UPS, and other service providers.
Support insurance claims and marine freight audit activities as required.
Support the evaluation of domestic and international transportation activities across warehouses and warehouse systems.
Support the development and implementation of logistics policies, procedures, and standard work practices.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, Finance, and other departments on logistics-related activities for VE/VA initiatives.
Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the logistics budget.
Provide required logistics documentation and information to prospective business partners, carriers, freight forwarders, and other external parties.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external logistics providers to support service, cost, and delivery objectives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Provide support toward the certification and ensure compliance to customer required quality management systems (TISAX, TS16949, IATF, etc..).
Positions that fall under the functions of Product Development, Legal, HR, IT and Executive Management are required to exercise a higher level of confidentiality and discretion in handling information the positions have access to.