International Logistics Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our International Logistics team. The role involves coordination with steamship lines, customs, USDA, inspection/warehouse locations, sales teams, and trucking/dray companies. Extensive communication with customers and sales teams is required to coordinate shipments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Verify all customer instructions are complete, and all necessary permits/licenses are in place to meet country requirements.
• Book steamship line carrier, determining the best option based on rate, availability, and customer service.
• Coordinate deliveries of full and partial truckloads to trans-load facilities, considering facility costs, port congestion, and steamship line rates.
• Confirm load details in transportation systems, release orders to inspection facilities, and send freezer prints.
• File shipments on the Automated Export System (AES) for government requirements.
• Monitor containers throughout inland and ocean voyages and confirm customs clearance with customers upon arrival at the destination.
• Stay current on constantly changing government requirements for international business and markets.
• Handle daily crisis-management and reschedule shipments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field or 3 years of import/export logistics experience.
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in scheduling and planning is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel preferred.
• Ability to work independently and know when to ask questions.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to perform job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

As a salaried position, you may be required to travel to other facilities, attend company events, or represent the company as needed.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan (amount varies).
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on professional growth through various programs.

Pay

Base salary range of $58,000 - $62,000.

About us

JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value-added, and branded beef, pork, chicken, and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. We employ more than 72,000 team members in the United States and Canada, with our corporate office located in Greeley, Colorado.

Our mission is to be the best in all that we do, ensuring the best products and services for our customers, trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and opportunities for our team members.

• Availability
• Determination
• Discipline
• Humility
• Ownership
• Simplicity
• Sincerity