Import-Export Logistics Coordinator

Americold • Baytown, TX

76d

About The Position

The position involves coordinating import, export, customs, and shipping activities for the department. The role requires tracking containers in the port system, coordinating fumigation with the USDA, and acting as a liaison with customs brokers. The individual will prepare necessary documentation for government agencies and maintain detailed logs of various inspections and treatments.

Requirements

• Three (3) years warehouse and/or shipping/receiving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in various reporting tools such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the food industry, warehousing or transportation industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USDA regulations and working with government agencies and imports.
• Demonstrated knowledge in an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in various Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as JDA and GLS.

Responsibilities

• Tracks containers in the port system by logging on to the Port Authority tracking system.
• Documents any vessel delays, ‘Full-Out/Empty-In’ container tracking, and verifies per diem in Container History.
• Coordinates fumigation with USDA and other agencies or companies by communicating daily inspection needs and providing required documentation.
• Tracks cold re-treatment or continuation of cold treatment with USDA and internally, investigates variances, and resolves or reports to appropriate individuals as necessary.
• Coordinates inspections with CBP.
• Acts as a liaison with customs brokers to arrange container deliveries and empty container pick-ups.
• Prepares import-export documentation as needed for government agencies.
• Keeps detailed logs of fumigation, CBP inspections, and cold treatments.
• Creates container documentation for operations and billing as needed or as requested.
• Performs other duties as needed or as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees