Import & Export Logistics Specialist (International Transportation)

Northwest Hardwoods•Eugene, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Team That Keeps the World Moving! What if your work helped connect North American hardwood products with customers around the world?! Northwest Hardwoods is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a fully integrated global supplier serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our Logistics team plays a key role in making sure the right products get to the right place, at the right time. From transportation and warehousing to inventory coordination, order fulfillment, and delivery planning, our team keeps product moving and customers supported. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation. At Northwest Hardwoods (NWH), you’ll play an important role in keeping our global supply chain moving. As an Import & Export Logistics Specialist, you’ll collaborate with teams across the organization to coordinate shipments, solve problems, manage changing priorities, and help keep our operation running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in getting the details right. Why This Role Matters: This position is all about coordination, communication, and attention to detail. You’ll be the person connecting the dots across international shipments - coordinating with customers, carriers, suppliers, customs partners, and internal teams to make sure orders are processed accurately and shipments move smoothly from origin to destination. From import/export documentation, shipment scheduling to tracking deliveries and resolving issues, you’ll help keep product moving across borders and ensure everything is where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. You will play a direct role in keeping our global supply chain running smoothly and serving customers around the world.

Requirements

High school diploma
Available to work in-office (Monday – Friday)
Excel knowledge
Minimum of 2 years of Import/Export experience
International logistics experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain with one year relevant experience preferred.
Proficient knowledge with ERP and TMS - highly desired

Responsibilities

Work with Buyers and Vendors to arrange shipment details for import purchases
Process import documents to submit ISF requests
Work with Customs Broker and CBP to resolve any clearance or inspection discrepancies
Collaborate with drayage carriers for container delivery to NWH/3PL locations
Review new orders and update information in ERP system
Perform additional duties as assigned
Request bookings with ocean carriers and freight forwarders based on customer ETA requirements and export routing guide
Arrange for container loading and delivering to ramp or port with drayage carrier in TMS
Coordinate with material availability, shipping schedule and internal departments to ensure orders ship on time and comply with all export requirements
Maintain shipment details in Excel spreadsheet
Track vessel bookings and drayage loads within TMS (Transportation Management System)
Research and resolve Operational and Receiving discrepancies in a timely manner
Support commercial organization with relevant information such as ocean and drayage rates
Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with vendors and key internal stakeholders
Perform additional duties as assigned