Transportation Specialist

Company Overview

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions for industry, generating €3.4 billion in revenue with 12,300 employees in 40 countries (2025). The Group delivers high‑value, functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets, including the energy transition, sustainable construction, and consumer goods. Leveraging deep application knowledge, technological expertise, and material‑science capabilities, Imerys provides essential properties that enhance customers’ products and performance. The company promotes environmentally friendly products and processes and supports customers in their decarbonisation efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (ticker NK.PA).

Job Summary

This is a full‑time, salaried position located in Norfolk/Chesapeake, VA.

Pay

Pay range: $59,000‑$67,000

Purpose

Act as the local main point of contact for any topics linked to logistics. Manage customs documentation, trade compliance, and logistics coordination for goods moving across international borders, ensuring shipments meet regulatory requirements. Provide for the satisfaction of customer requirements through booking of outbound transportation via the Transport Management System (TMS) for LTL shipments and coordinate deliveries with customers. Assist the Transportation Specialists in day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers.
• Resolve customs holds or documentation issues.
• Maintain records of trade transactions for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare and verify customs documentation for imports and exports.
• Support the department in achieving transportation cost and service objectives.
• Maintain logistics partner rate databases and conduct freight invoice audits.
• Review and audit invoices from carriers, railroads, and transload warehouses.
• Liaise between Operations and Sales to manage allocation, emergencies, tracking, and other issues.
• Serve as the single point of contact for logistics questions.
• Prepare warehouse fuel surcharges for input into TMX and distribute weekly fuel surcharge analysis to the B&I sales team.
• Update fuel surcharge costs in the TMX database/spreadsheet on a weekly basis.
• Assist in tracking premium freight spend.
• Book LTL shipments.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound movements for the production/operations department.
• Coordinate drayage movements for imported products.
• Assist the Customer Service & Logistics Manager with additional activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 2‑5 years of experience in international trade, customs, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and trade‑compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with trade‑management and customs‑documentation systems.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience utilizing the Princeton TMX Management System.
• Excellent knowledge of G Suite products (a plus).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to perform other departmental positions or special projects.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Key Challenges

Must be able to multitask in ensuring all customer orders are delivered within customer expectations.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining seated for long periods, frequent walking, bending, stooping, and the ability to lift or move up to 25 lb. Work is performed in office and plant environments, with exposure to cement dust and product contact. The role demands alertness, rational thinking while multitasking, and the ability to convey detailed spoken instructions to managers, suppliers, contractors, co‑workers, and the public. Physical activities include using hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, sitting, and climbing or balancing. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Type

Full‑time and permanent.