Responsibilities included:
• Examine and
appraise merchandise and accompanying documentation according to
import/export requirements, considering legal restrictions, country of
origin, import quotas, and current market values.
• Request laboratory testing and analyzes of merchandise as needed.
• Interview importer and examine their records to verify integrity of invoices.
• Responsible for the overall coordination of international shipments with freight forwarders and carriers.
• Research and route shipment based on company and customer service/cost requirements.
• Develop container and shipment load optimization procedures and policies.
• Analyze rate and prepare cost/volume and other ad hoc reports.
• Responsible for the development and training of Logistics Coordinators.
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Coordinate with customer service, quality, carriers, suppliers, and
buyers to ensure the lowest cost transportation options are utilized
that meet the transit time requirements.
• Develop analytical and
reporting tools related to shipping patterns, freight expense, freight
allowances and compliance issues of each vendor.
• Prepare and utilize ad-hoc queries of freight expense database to identify opportunities and risks.
• Evaluate sourcing decisions based on location and modal cost analyzes.
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Responsible for ensuring compliance with all import and export
regulations prior to Customs entry and communicate with Customs brokers
and overseas partners to ensure timely clearance.
• Conduct pre-entry reviews and coordinate with Customs Brokers to ensure accurate and complete entries to Customs.
• Work with purchasing department to coordinate inbound shipments, changes to ETA, etc.
• Track and trace international and domestic shipments including working to release product delayed by random Customs audits.