Logistics Coordinator

ServerMonkey•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the timely and cost-effective movement of international and domestic freight. The Logistics Coordinator will interface with various departments and external providers to ensure smooth material flow, handle all necessary documentation, and maintain data accuracy. A key aspect of this role involves ensuring compliance with all customs and freight regulations, proactively managing shipments through customs, and analyzing carrier performance to optimize costs and processes.

Requirements

4+ years of experience shipping or freight experience.
Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail/quality.
Action oriented and customer focused.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed; able to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the IT field a plus.
AA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide timely international and domestic freight quotes.
Identify, schedule, and manage cost effective inbound & outbound shipments; handle required paperwork, and maintain data in the appropriate systems.
Interface with sales, purchasing, customer service, order management, and transportation providers to ensure the smooth and timely flow of materials.
Process international paperwork for orders; ensure all shipments are proactively expedited through customs and are imported /exported in accordance with customs compliance.
Track inbound and outbound shipments, drop shipments, freight auditing, and customs compliance, ensuring all shipments are delivered within their schedule.
Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory freight requirements to ensure compliance.
Validate the accuracy of data received; perform quality checks of documents processed.
Notify management of issues, concerns and opportunities for improvement.
Identify service failures in a timely manner, and process credit requests with carriers.
Research missing or damaged freight and file claims accordingly.
Actively gather data and generate reports to analyze freight carrier performance and continually improve freight costs and processes.
Maintain clean and organized receiving and shipping areas.