Global Import & Logistics Coordinator (Temporary)

Smiths Group; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane is seeking a Traffic and Logistics Coordinator (Temporal) to manage import activities and coordinate transportation across national and international levels. The role focuses on optimizing resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of goods.

Responsibilities include overseeing customs clearance, tracking shipments, managing providers for ground/sea/air transport, and preparing monthly expense forecasts while maintaining KPI updates for Import reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in import logistics or customs operations.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and foreign trade systems (ANA, VUCEM).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import activities for goods and/or materials from shipment through arrival at their final destination.
• Oversee compliance with customs authority requirements to fulfill import clearance formalities, including non-tariff regulations and restrictions.
• Track shipments at all times to accurately estimate material arrival at the plant.
• Properly manage transportation providers to ensure services are delivered on time and in accordance with business needs (ground, sea, and/or air).
• Ensure proper packaging, design, handling, and packing of materials to guarantee damage-free delivery upon arrival.
• Perform physical and document review of expense accounts and freight invoices; these are reviewed by the Traffic and Logistics Coordinator and approved by the Area Manager and/or according to the DoA, before submission to Finance (Accounts Payable) for processing and payment.
• Provide daily follow-up and updates to the Import Report, including updating corresponding KPIs.
• Prepare monthly logistics expense forecasts, including transportation companies and customs brokers.
• Identify sanctioned individuals and/or entities; ensure compliance with export regulations and guidelines established by the U.S. regarding economic sanctions and embargoes on certain countries.
• Obtain transportation quotes and arrange services when special requirements are needed (e.g., oversized cargo and/or priority transit times).
• Review incident reports (overages and/or shortages) with the materials receiving department.
• Request technical information and/or required documentation for importation or material entry (e.g., material certificates, NOM compliance, etc.).
• Ensure all required documentation is available prior to shipment arrival (Invoice, Packing List, Mill and/or Quality Certificate, Certificate of Origin).
• Process USMCA Certificate of Origin (CoO).
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Comply with and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Perform other duties as required related to the position.

Skills

Import logistics coordination

Customs compliance

Supply chain coordination

Excel

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade or Logistics

Tools

Excel

VUCEM

ANA

Job description

John Crane is seeking a Traffic and Logistics Coordinator (Temporal) to manage import activities and coordinate transportation across national and international levels. The role focuses on optimizing resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of goods.

Responsibilities include overseeing customs clearance, tracking shipments, managing providers for ground/sea/air transport, and preparing monthly expense forecasts while maintaining KPI updates for Import reports.