Global Inbound Logistics Specialist

Sanmina Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Houston seeks an Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to manage, track, and accelerate material flow from international suppliers to the production plant. You will own daily tracking, identify bottlenecks, and resolve delivery issues to protect production schedules.

The role requires 2–5 years in supply chain or inbound logistics, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel to drive on-time material arrivals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of supply chain, materials expediting, or inbound logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with INCOTERMS, customs clearance steps, and basic tariff/HS code structures.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Excel for tracking orders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively track international orders from factory dispatch through final plant delivery, maintaining daily visibility on transit milestones.
• Partner with internal Buyers to align incoming raw materials and heavy componentry with manufacturing deadlines.
• Monitor import documentation to ensure proper HS code classification, tariff handling, and smooth border clearance.
• Work with Global Logistics Group and customs brokers to resolve port holds, transit delays, or documentation errors.
• Coordinate arrival schedules with plant receiving teams to optimize dock capacity and prepare for incoming freight.
• Assist with occasional customer dock pickups and minor outgoing shipments as needed.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Houston seeks an Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to manage, track, and accelerate material flow from international suppliers to the production plant. You will own daily tracking, identify bottlenecks, and resolve delivery issues to protect production schedules.

The role requires 2–5 years in supply chain or inbound logistics, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel to drive on-time material arrivals.