Import-Export Logistics Coordinator

Americold • La Porte, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Americold is seeking an Import-Export Logistics Coordinator to manage import/export customs and shipping activities. This role ensures accurate documentation and compliance with regulations, tracks containers, manages inspections, and liaises with customs brokers for deliveries and pickups. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse or shipping and receiving experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proven mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in reporting tools such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint sufficient to create communication documents and basic financial reports.
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Effective verbal and written communication and customer service skills sufficient to read and interpret financial and shipping documents and partner with customers and co-workers.
• Experience in the food industry, warehousing, or transportation industry preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and experience working with government agencies and imports.
• Familiarity with Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system preferred.
• Understanding of conditions of entry and regulations for produce.
• Ability to independently initiate and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as JDA and GLS.
• Adaptability to changing deadlines and scopes while maintaining accuracy.

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.
• Act as a liaison 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.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Benefits

• Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.

What This Job Offers

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