About The Position

Responsible for the cost effective execution, coordination and monitoring of export shipments while ensuring they move along seamlessly through the work process established by the company. Manage communication with warehouses, shipping lines, freight forwarders, drayage companies and internal logistics department to ensure shipments are processed in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • A four-year degree is preferred. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
  • 1 year minimum logistics experience is required.
  • Valid driver’s license – required.
  • Proficiency in English required.

Nice To Haves

  • Freight forwarder experience is preferred.
  • Bi-Lingual – Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, trucking, drayage companies and warehouses on scheduling and tracking the status of shipments by closely monitoring key shipments milestones.
  • Request late gates if needed from ocean carriers.
  • Actively seek and implement creative solutions for drayage carrier and warehouse mistakes to minimize costs and ensure the shipment is executed timely.
  • Keep the system updated with container activity so operational teams have visibility to accurate status information.
  • Actively follow-up truckers and warehouses to ensure the logistical movements are completed before cutoffs.
  • Actively communicate with the warehouses to obtain the Warehouse Bill of Lading in a timely manner.
  • Review and approve ocean carrier and drayage carrier invoices for accuracy when discrepancies occur.
  • Document and initiate the claims process when needed.
  • Act as a direct contact for internal stakeholders such as the Export Coordination and Export Documentation Teams, keeping them informed of potential delays.
  • Enable business continuity by promoting cross training with other members of the team.
  • Participate in backup and load balancing process among members of the Transportation Team during periods of high workload, vacation and time off.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
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