Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED seeks an Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to manage and accelerate inbound flows from international suppliers to our production plant. You will track shipments, resolve bottlenecks, and coordinate with internal buyers and receiving teams to ensure timely material availability.

Responsibilities include expediting international orders, handling customs documents, working with our Global Logistics Group and freight forwarders, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent.
• 2–5 years in supply chain, expediting, or inbound logistics in manufacturing.
• Familiar with INCOTERMS, customs steps, and HS code basics.
• Proven ability to follow up with suppliers and freight forwarders.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP and strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Proactively track international orders from dispatch to final plant delivery with daily visibility on milestones.
• Coordinate inbound logistics with internal buyers to meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Monitor import documents for proper classification, tariffs, and clearance.
• Collaborate with Global Logistics Group and customs brokers to resolve issues.
• Align receiving schedules to optimize dock capacity and assist with occasional outbound shipments.

Skills

Cross-functional communicator

Proactive problem solver

Detail oriented

Vendor & forwarder relations

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 114429-0

Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator

Job Purpose

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to manage, track, and accelerate the flow of materials from international suppliers to our production plant. While our Global Logistics Group handles high-level carrier contracts and primary freight management, you will serve as the plant-level owner responsible for daily tracking, identifying potential customs or transit bottlenecks, and resolving delivery issues.

Nature Of Duties

• Supplier & Freight Expediting: Proactively track international orders from factory dispatch through final plant delivery, maintaining daily visibility on transit milestones.
• Inbound Logistics Coordination: Partner with internal Buyers to align incoming raw materials and heavy componentry with manufacturing deadlines.
• Customs & Tariff Interface: Monitor import documentation (Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, Packing Lists) to ensure proper HS code classification, tariff handling, and smooth border clearance.
• Global Logistics Liaison: Work directly with our corporate Global Logistics Group and customs brokers to resolve port holds, transit delays, or documentation errors.
• Receiving & Dock Alignment: Coordinate arrival schedules with plant receiving teams to optimize dock capacity and prepare for incoming freight.
• Outbound Support (Minimal): Assist with occasional customer dock pickups and minor outgoing shipments as needed.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 2-5 years of supply chain, materials expediting, or inbound logistics experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Inbound & Trade Knowledge: Familiarity with international transit timelines, INCOTERMS, customs clearance steps, and basic tariff/HS code structures.
• Vendor & Forwarder Relations: Proven ability to persistent follow up with suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams to keep shipments moving.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for order tracking and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Relentless drive to hunt down tracking information and resolve shipping disruptions before they impact production schedules.
• Cross-Functional Communicator: Strong ability to connect the dots between overseas suppliers, internal corporate logistics teams, buyers, and local plant operators.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous approach to reviewing shipping documentation to prevent customs delays and duty miscalculations.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer