3+ years of logistics and/or project management experience
3+ years experience working with Microsoft Office
6+ months working knowledge of ocean, air and truck transport
Associates degree or higher
Background in international shipping
Basic math skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities
Excellent project management, negotiation and customer service skills
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work across multiple organizations in a fast paced, smaller company environment
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Additional Information
Job Description:
Logistics Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating our export shipment function at every stage of the process. This will involve arranging LCL, FCL and air shipments as well as managing transactions and tasks to reduce total transportation costs and meet government requirements. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Manage export transactions for projects
Receive, review, process international shipments and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete
Manage the freight quote process
Work with freight forwarders to provide timely, accurate and competitive quotes
Organize and file customs commercial documentation
Consolidate freight where applicable and negotiate best transportation rates
Communicate shipment status to Project Management, including shortages and schedule changes
Maintain communication with suppliers and review export processes
Process logistics requests and ensure timely follow-up
Determine optimal solutions to issues of damaged, misdirected or lost freight
Manage varied modes of transportation.
Generate documents needed to file freight claims
Work with Project Management and Manufacturing to continually improve shipping transactions
Communicate with freight forwarders to verify shipment status and resolve problems
Oversee outbound delivery generation and bill of lading administration
Perform other duties as assigned