Logistics Coordinator

Lapmaster Wolters•Mount Prospect, IL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Lapmaster Wolters is seeking a logistics professional to oversee the product life cycle, managing the supply chain, warehousing, transportation, and inventory of goods. This role involves tracking shipments, negotiating with freight carriers, reconciling inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with global trade regulations to optimize delivery efficiency.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics
3–5+ years of direct experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage.
Proficiency in enterprise software systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM)
Deep knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS).
Good understanding of U.S. export control regulations, and regional tax/VAT laws.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and external vendors
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and time-management skills to thrive in high-paced distribution environments.

Responsibilities

Arrange and track inbound and outbound shipments, negotiate rates, and optimize routing to reduce freight costs.
Manage the physical movement of raw materials or finished products from one point to another (e.g., by road, rail, air, or sea).
Monitor stock levels, manage warehouses, and reconcile discrepancies to guarantee product availability.
Prepare bills of lading, manage customs clearance paperwork, and ensure adherence to safety and trade regulations.
Manage licenses, maintain record-keeping per regulatory requirements, and resolve shipping or clearance delays.
Liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders to prepare and audit accurate shipping documents like commercial invoices and certificates of origin.
Serve as the main liaison between suppliers, carriers, and clients to resolve fulfillment issues and meet delivery timelines.
Provide a secure, strategic facility for storing goods before they are needed, bridging the gap between production timelines and consumer demand.
Identify and resolve logistical bottlenecks, transit delays, and fulfillment errors.
Manage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), country-of-origin determinations, and duty drawback programs.
Monitor internal controls, lead customs audits, and prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) to mitigate corporate risk.
Advise on global Value-Added Tax strategies for cross-border transactions.
Oversee the correct calculation, reporting, and recovery of import/export VAT and duties to optimize supply chain costs.
Partner with finance and indirect tax teams to calculate and apply correct VAT, duties, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
Optimize recovery on cross-border transactions.
Ensure global shipments comply with U.S. export control regulations (such as ITAR and EAR), OFAC restrictions, and denied-party screening.
Classify goods, secure licenses, and maintain export documentation.