Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

The successful candidate will provide guidance and information to all personnel on inquiries regarding worldwide shipping options, Duty & VAT rates, and transit times.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for determining the most safe, efficient, and cost-effective methods of coordinating freight shipments via ocean/truck/air/courier.
• Issue RFQs to multiple Forwarders and Carriers, organize and review all proposed rates and provide recommendations to Sr. Manager.
• Review / compare freight invoices against quotes and submit to the Sr. Manager for review and final approval.
• Generate, maintain, and distribute all logistics documentation (inclusive of carrier shipping labels FedEx, UPS, DHL), including shipping documents, commercial invoice, customs forms, Shippers Letters of Instructions (SLI) and packing list.
• Track and follow up on all inbound/outbound domestic and international shipments to ensure timely deliveries to destination.
• Systematically post shipment receipts, update shipment details in our ERP, and perform daily reconciliations on posted vs. In-transit shipment reports
• Generate, maintain, and administer weekly Inbound shipment reports.
• Interface with international and domestic retail partners, foreign subsidiaries, distributors, 3PL, suppliers, brokers, and carriers to ensure compliance with all applicable import and export regulations.
• Communicate and trouble shoot all shipment related issues with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Work closely and build a relationship with the designated Customs brokers and carriers to coordinate timely and compliant flows of shipments.
• Comply with the packing and handling guidelines for all shipments in conjunction with product safety and security requirements.
• Assist cross-functional teams with logistics and customs related inquiries.
• Participate in continuous process improvements related to inbound / outbound shipments and manage recordkeeping of internal documentation and procedures. Conduct periodic process reviews, identify gaps, and implement necessary corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, operations management, and/or business administration
• Working knowledge and understanding of global logistics, imports/exports, international & domestic freight shipments, US Customs, FDA, Hazardous goods, Duty & VAT, Incoterms, & HTS Classification
• Organized, analytical, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects in a high-pressure environment.
• The ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and the ability to create Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and If Statements.
• Experience working in an ERP (Navision preferable), TMS, and WMS systems.
• Experience in Ecommerce, retail, or consumer goods supply chain is a plus.
• Our Perks:
• Salary range: $64,350-65,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment