Import Transportation Coordinator

Bunzl Career • St. Louis, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Import Transportation Coordinator will assist in carrier selection while focused on cost control and continuous improvement within the department. This person will also participate in a cross-functional team consisting of, but not limited to, purchasing, customer service, finance, and trade compliance. This position is a full-time onsite position Monday - Friday. This is not a remote role.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years Customer Service experience in a call center environment and/or Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Must possess excellent communication skills with proficient PC skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Diplomatic problem solver with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Import and/or International Business experience or education highly preferred
• AS400 experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily communication with carriers including articulating booking instructions as required
• Maintain updated transportation costs in the AS400 and Routing Guide
• Assist in investigating, negotiating, and processing claims related to transportation
• Assist in day-to-day transportation issues that arise and work with the customer to resolve issues
• Assist in working with the drayage companies and branches to help drive down transportation costs
• Collaboratively work with accounts payable to audit freight payments and carrier billing accuracy
• Maintain AS400 distribution and logistics modules including but not limited to, daily shipment processing

Benefits

• Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
• Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

What This Job Offers

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