Global Import Logistics Coordinator

Essential Functions

• Communicate with overseas offices, vendors, and shippers to manage import documentation and related matters, ensuring all shipments are successfully received at our distribution centers.
• Negotiate freight costs to secure the best possible pricing and drive cost savings.
• Follow current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Stay informed about government regulations, customs regulations, tariffs, and other international import compliance requirements.
• Organize, validate, and upload shipping documents into NetSuite, including Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, and other import documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Verify that the correct duty rate is paid for all customs entries by confirming the accurate application of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and duty rates.
• Generate shipping reports to track incoming freight data.
• Cook with customs brokers and freight forwarders for Importer Security Filing (ISF), customs clearance, and freight release.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with internal departments and external business partners.

Core Competencies for Success

• Performs necessary research to apply logical solutions and create effective plans to solve problems.
• Builds and develops credibility with stakeholders.
• Drives teamwork and team spirit.
• Gives and receives feedback constructively.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellently manages time and meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high sense of urgency to resolve issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with U.S. Customs compliance regulations and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code classification is preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound, independent decisions.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member across multiple project teams while also working independently.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work across all U.S. time zones as well as overseas time zones as needed.