International Transportation Coordinator
$50,000–$63,000 year
On-siteTampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Obtain rate quotes across multiple modes for Sales and Operations, presenting solutions that balance cost, transit time, and service levels. Book and manage international shipments via ocean, air, LCL, FCL, and temperature-controlled logistics while ensuring accurate stakeholder communication. Resolve freight issues regarding ready dates, ISF information, and shipping documents. Act as liaison for third-party Purchase Order Management and support the freight audit team on billing discrepancies. Monitor KPIs for service providers and lead initiatives like Value Stream Mapping to drive efficiency and cost reduction. Provide updates on the international business climate to Logistics, Operations, and Sales teams.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing ocean and air freight transportation including import, export, and foreign-foreign trade lanes
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Equivalent business experience
- ERP (Oracle's NetSuite) and TMS integration experience
- Experience in the freight forwarding industry
- Knowledge of ocean various transportation modes including air freight, LCL, FCL, including carriage of temperature controlled/frozen containers
- Knowledge of international import and export operations
- Performance management of ocean carriers including development of Key Performance Indicators and Quarterly Business Reviews
- Knowledge of Shippers Associations and cooperatives
- Familiarity with CBP rules, HTS classification and Incoterms
- Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communications skills, including employee development and conflict resolution
- Proven problem-solving, critical thinking, and process improvement skills with a continuous improvement mindset
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