Transportation Coordinator II

Avnet•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Job Summary: Perform transportation activities relating to both inbound/outbound routings for both domestic and international shipments.

Requirements

Acquired and applies working knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures to be proficient in all aspects of job.
Performs functions semi-routine in nature and recognizes the need for occasional alternative solutions.
Work is performed independently, with minimal supervision. Able to establish priorities and manage time to complete work.
Collaboration with other departments or teams may be required to perform role. May frequently respond to requests from others, internally or externally.
Impact of decisions may affect the department. Errors may result in loss of time, resources and/or customer satisfaction.
Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience.
Possession of basic understanding of transportation operations and world geography necessary to understand logistics events and create solutions.
This position will have access to ITAR product and therefore be authorized to access product. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen or National, or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Position may require travel.

Responsibilities

Creates export documents including, but not limited to, commercial invoices, shipper’s letters of instruction, carrier waybills, and shipper’s export declaration for each international shipment.
Delivering information to import broker, post clearance monitoring, resolving possible import issues.
Reports mandatory export data to government agencies for each international shipment which meets the specified requirements.
Researches and assists sales groups with pre and post shipment support which may include documentation requirements, shipment resolution and customs clearance issues.
Creates necessary documentation to facilitate both domestic and international shipments.
Screens transactions for license determination in accordance with export regulations.
Catalogues department records and maintains and updates files in accordance with record retention policy.
Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
Works directly with carriers to ensure both pricing and service levels are achieved and maintained.
Provides customer service through tracking, tracing, routing, supply-chain model creation and carrier management.
May negotiate rates and follow-up audit to ensure accuracy.
Identifies areas of operational opportunity, and creating and implementation of solutions.
Other duties as assigned.