JOB DESCRIPTION

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing logistics activities throughout the life cycle of orders, including negotiating rates, booking shipments, tracking shipments, creating required shipping documentation (import, export, and domestic), updating customers, auditing and processing freight invoices, order entry, and filing paperwork. This role requires working independently and collaboratively to secure transportation for customer orders and procure qualified carriers to transport freight by air, ocean, rail, or truck in a timely manner while maximizing margins and minimizing risks. Essential responsibilities include managing all aspects of US imports, exports, and domestic shipments for inbound and outbound finished goods or raw materials through multiple modes of transportation and varying degrees of complexity. The manager assists in obtaining quotes on shipping lanes, selecting the best service providers based on price, service, and required delivery, and booking shipments with carriers through email, phone, and TMS systems. They track shipments from pickup through final delivery, identifying potential problems or delays and reporting them to key stakeholders. The manager ensures required documentation is completed accurately, processed, distributed, and released to all necessary parties in a timely manner while abiding by regulatory requirements. They audit freight invoices for accuracy, enter key data into SAP, send invoices to AP for payment, and maintain invoice logs and weekly reports. Additionally, the manager completes all necessary order entry into SAP daily, compiles and saves required documentation on shared drives and in SAP, and ensures required documentation is on file or maintained for the specified audit requirement period. As a problem-solver and solutions-provider, the manager addresses procurement-related issues with internal and external customers, vendors, carriers, freight forwarders, and government entities. They provide back-up support for other department team members, prepare reports, create, monitor, and update logistics KPIs, develop and maintain SOPs with continuous improvement opportunities in mind, and perform other tasks as assigned by the management team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- International Import experience - familiar with laws and regulations

- 3+ years' experience in Supply Chain or Logistics

- SAP (or similar WMS tool) experience - order entry, inventory creation, etc.

- Manufacturing floor experience (not warehouse or wholesale environment)

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Taiwanese speaking

- Plastics experience

Compensation:

$50,000 to $65,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.