Import-Export Logistics Coordinator

Americold • La Porte, TX

4d

About The Position

Coordinate import-export customs and shipping activities for the department, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements. Track containers and manage inspections and treatments with government agencies, and act as a liaison with customs brokers to arrange deliveries and pickups. Occasional travel by automobile or airplane may be required for business purposes. Other essential duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of warehouse or shipping and receiving experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and proficiency with reporting tools such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint sufficient to create communication documents and basic financial reports.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication and customer service skills sufficient to read and interpret financial and shipping documents and work with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to independently initiate and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Adaptability to changing deadlines and scopes while maintaining accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food, warehousing, or transportation industry.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and experience working with government agencies and imports.
• Familiarity with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.
• Understanding of conditions of entry and regulations for produce.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as JDA and GLS.

Responsibilities

• Track containers in the port system, document vessel delays, and verify container history and per diem.
• Coordinate fumigation and inspections with government agencies by communicating inspection needs and providing required documentation.
• Track and manage cold treatments, investigate variances, and report or resolve issues as necessary.
• Liaise with customs brokers to arrange container deliveries and pickups, coordinate schedules, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare import-export documentation for government agencies; maintain detailed logs of fumigation inspections and treatments; and create container documentation for operations and billing.
• Ensure compliance with import-export customs and shipping regulations and maintain accurate records.
• Travel by automobile or airplane for business-related purposes as required.
• Perform other essential duties as applicable and assigned.
• Visit warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED