Global Logistics Coordinator Import/Export Specialist

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

BAMKO, a fast-growing leader in the branded merchandise space, is hiring for an Import/Export Coordinator in the San Francisco area. You will manage domestic export programs and international importing programs, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely shipments across multiple countries.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of import/export experience, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of HTS classifications and U.S. import/export requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of import/export experience.
• HTS classification knowledge and related requirements.
• Understanding of EORI, CERS, and U.S. import/export requirements.
• Strong knowledge of trucking and logistics methods, terminology, and practices.
• Experience with international shipping requirements, including import/export regulations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively over the phone and through email.
• Ability to recognize when action is necessary and implement the required actions with urgency.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all export documentation for warehouses and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.
• Track export shipments proactively to identify and prevent problems before they impact delivery.
• Contact the shipper and/or Project Manager promptly to drive resolution when issues arise.
• Investigate the receiving requirements of the inbound country prior to shipment (e.g., product testing and supporting documentation for Japan, import requirements for Turkey, sanitizer/ingredient documentation for Australia).
• Verify labeling requirements of the destination country and confirm shipments meet them before departure.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports/exports, and customer issues.
• Monitor product import and export processes to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Successfully manage international shipments from point A to point B, presenting effective solutions to clients that meet their specific requirements.
• Arrange bookings with airlines, ocean carriers, co-loaders, and all other relevant parties.

Skills

Import/Export coordination

HTS classification

Regulatory compliance

Communications skills

Independent work

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

BAMKO, a fast-growing leader in the branded merchandise space, is hiring for an Import/Export Coordinator in the San Francisco area. You will manage domestic export programs and international importing programs, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely shipments across multiple countries.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of import/export experience, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of HTS classifications and U.S. import/export requirements.