Logistics Specialist - Foreign to Foreign Operations

Andes Global Trading LLC; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Andes Global Trading LLC in Bogotá seeks a Logistics Specialist – Foreign-to-Foreign Operations to coordinate international shipments across the Americas. You will manage orders, shipping schedules, and documentation from confirmation to delivery, working with traders, vendors, and customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in international logistics, fluent English and Spanish, and strong Excel and SAP experience.

Formación

• Three+ years of experience in international logistics, supply chain, import/export operations, or order management.
• Experience coordinating international shipments between countries outside the United States.
• Experience reviewing commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates, and other international shipping documents.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage assigned foreign-to-foreign shipments from order confirmation through final delivery.
• Coordinate purchase orders, sales requirements, shipping schedules, and customer commitments with traders and buyers.
• Communicate with international vendors to confirm product availability, production dates, pickup schedules, and shipment details.
• Request, collect, and review commercial and shipping documents from vendors for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate document review and approval with customers and request any required corrections or changes from vendors.
• Monitor documentation deadlines to prevent shipment, customs, or delivery delays.
• Track vendor payment terms and coordinate payment requests with Purchasing, traders, and Accounting.
• Ensure payments are processed according to the agreed contractual terms and shipment milestones.
• Track shipments, vessel schedules, departure dates, transshipments, arrival dates, and final delivery.
• Serve as a primary logistics contact for assigned customers and provide timely shipment and documentation updates.
• Identify and communicate delays, documentation discrepancies, payment concerns, or other unusual situations to traders and Purchasing.
• Work with vendors, customers, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain complete and accurate shipment, documentation, payment, and delivery information in SAP and internal tracking systems.
• Confirm final delivery and ensure all shipment records are complete and properly closed.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business / related field

Herramientas

SAP Business One

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

About Andes

Founded in 2011, Andes Global Trading is a leader in the frozen and refrigerated food trading industry across the Americas, specializing in pork, beef, poultry, and vegetables. Our customers, suppliers, and offices are located throughout the region and around the world.

About Andes

Founded in 2011, Andes Global Trading is a leader in the frozen and refrigerated food trading industry across the Americas, specializing in pork, beef, poultry, and vegetables. Our customers, suppliers, and offices are located throughout the region and around the world.

Position Summary

The Logistics Specialist – Foreign-to-Foreign Operations is responsible for coordinating international shipments between non-U.S. countries from order confirmation through final delivery. This customer-facing role works closely with traders, buyers, international vendors, and customers to coordinate shipping schedules, manage commercial and shipping documentation, monitor vendor payments, track shipments, and proactively resolve issues that may affect delivery or customer commitments. At Andes we are proud to be a hands‑on, fast-moving, and entrepreneurial company. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, has an entrepreneurial mindset, is a great cultural fit, and brings the appropriate structure to ambiguous, often rapidly changing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned foreign-to-foreign shipments from order confirmation through final delivery.
• Work closely with traders and buyers to coordinate purchase orders, sales requirements, shipping schedules, and customer commitments.
• Communicate with international vendors to confirm product availability, production dates, pickup schedules, and shipment details.
• Request, collect, and review commercial and shipping documents from vendors for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate document review and approval with customers and request any required corrections or changes from vendors.
• Monitor documentation deadlines to prevent shipment, customs, or delivery delays.
• Track vendor payment terms and coordinate payment requests with Purchasing, traders, and Accounting.
• Ensure payments are processed according to the agreed contractual terms and shipment milestones.
• Track shipments, vessel schedules, departure dates, transshipments, arrival dates, and final delivery.
• Serve as a primary logistics contact for assigned customers and provide timely shipment and documentation updates.
• Identify and communicate delays, documentation discrepancies, payment concerns, or other unusual situations to traders and Purchasing.
• Work with vendors, customers, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain complete and accurate shipment, documentation, payment, and delivery information in SAP and internal tracking systems.
• Confirm final delivery and ensure all shipment records are complete and properly closed.

Required Experience And Skills

• Three or more years of experience in international logistics, supply chain, import/export operations, or order management.
• Experience coordinating international shipments between countries outside the United States.
• Experience reviewing commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates, and other international shipping documents.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage documentation, payment deadlines, and multiple international shipments at the same time.
• Full professional fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken, is required. Intermediate proficiency will not be considered.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing documents and maintaining system information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with SAP Business One or a similar ERP system preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, international trade, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Why Work for Andes?

At Andes, we look for people who think like owners and take responsibility for their work. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, communication, commitment, teamwork, and a willingness to go the extra mile.