International Logistics Specialist (Full Time)

Job Duties

• Absorbs responsibility for upkeep of detailed records of international shipments for customs purposes.
• Processes international documents for payment and records details of shipments for warehouse and store use.
• Confirms bookings with vendors and freight forwarders for international shipments.
• Keeps record of monthly ocean freight rates for comparison between freight providers.
• Manages clearance procedure for international orders, which involves:
• Releasing documentation to the freight forwarder for the broker for customs clearance.
• Communicating with the customs broker regarding status of the order.
• Tracking customer direct orders through the freight carrier for status updates.
• Disseminating remaining documents to receiving personnel.
• Communicates with international vendors regarding all steps of the order process, including documents, shipping status, pricing discrepancies, and customs compliance.
• Maintains a spreadsheet for use by wholesale reps, purchasing & accounting departments and warehouse personnel, showing all open international order shipment details.
• Maintains international shipment documents for alternate recordkeeping for USCBP.
• Provides confirmation of payment to international vendors.
• Works with vendors to obtain detailed information in regards to tariff issues and required customs declarations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A); or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits

• Multiple Health Plans to choose from, Company-paid Life insurance for yourself and immediate family.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer coverages as well as Short Term Disability, call-a-doctor and more!
• Paid time off, holiday pay and possible overtime opportunities.
• TWO retirement plan options with company match!
• Tuition assistance program.
• Referral bonuses and so much more!