Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator

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 (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

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