Export Coordinator

Imerys•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Imerys has an immediate opportunity for an Export Coordinator to support the business by handling all transportation and logistics aspects of our international orders from our US plants to overseas customers.

Requirements

2 + years Ocean export experience with freight forwarder or large manufacturer, preferred
Understanding of INCO TERMS and who is responsible for paying freight, preferred
Knowledge of/familiarity with ocean carrier lines
freight forwarding experience, strong knowledge of export, tracking companies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Complete export shipment process, including but not limited to drayage arrangement, which requires coordination with internal departments and external vendors (booking, document preparation, tracking and tracing)
Book US export orders annually with ocean carriers via EDI or email
Input booking details to ERP system and keep updated with numerous changes
Work closely with ocean carrier operations and drayage dispatch on EQ (container or chassis) issues
Complete SEDs and BL instructions timely
Work with credit team, bank and customer service in creating bank drafts and BL consignment for LCs
Compile shipment documents (CI, PL, etc from ERP and Ocean BL) and send to overseas customers
Work with Customer Service, Logistics, Shipping, Production to keep up with load schedule changes (Rolled bookings)
Audit ocean freight invoices before having AP group issue payment
Maintain SOP (standard operating procedures) and customer profiles including key contacts, special requirements, and preferred routings/services/carriers.
Coordinator may have additional responsibilities in accordance with supporting the team that are deemed necessary by manager
On a monthly basis the coordinator may have to maintain key performance indicators that will track the carriers performance and internal order accuracy.