Global Logistics Traffic Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all physical or administrative duties involved in purchasing, shipping, receiving, storing and distributing materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
• The physical aspects of the job may involve heavy lifting and use of a forklift.

Essential Functions

• Active participation on the processes of continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and cost reduction.
• Able to multitask with multiple shipments and issues at the same time.
• Help manage and control importations support required to meet customer sales order and customer commitments/expectation.
• Help manage and control the required transportation of finished goods and raw material, including data entry requirements, document filing and reports.
• Control operation and issues related to Foreign Trade.
• Receive and review, authorize invoices from logistic vendors and carriers (On time).
• Cross functional communication.
• Deliver proactively statistical information required by Management and customers.
• Help manage all aspects of freight forwarder relationships.
• Manage and track critical inbound and outbound shipments.
• Research dangerous goods regulations and prepare the Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods.
• Prepare, print, assemble and execute Miscellaneous Shipping Orders (MSO; also referred to as manual/ Straight Bill of Lading) documentation for domestic and international plant support shipments in compliance with all applicable company and regulatory standards.
• Work with material planners, commodity managers and internal teams as needed to ensure smooth customs clearance/pre-clearance of any imported or exported materials.

Skills and Knowledge

• Positive “can do” attitude able to respond to requests in friendly manners all the time with respect, responsiveness, and results, all in line with company values.
• Able to repetitively lift 50lbs for an extended period.
• Strong organizational skill in term of details and follow up, all with accuracy and On Time.
• Able to comprehend commercial documents, related to import/export/ land transportation.
• Expertise in foreign trade and import/export management -INCOTERMS.
• (Preferred) Dangerous and Hazardous Materials Certification.
• (Preferred) Dangerous Goods Handling experience.
• Working knowledge of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with employees, customers, vendors, managers.
• Ability to prepare written reports and other documents.
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, e-mail and Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel.
• Experience in document control, traffic, trade, customs, and transportation.
• Knowledge with use of UPS World Ship system.
• Knowledge with use of Federal Express Ship Manager system.
• Automated Export System (ACE) - Certification.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
• VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.