Logistics Coordinator

Tarte Cosmetics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee discount on tarte.com

Volunteer time & team initiatives

Job summary

Tarte Cosmetics is seeking a Global Logistics Coordinator to support worldwide transportation, ensuring timely, cost-efficient and compliant shipments in line with CBP, EAR, USMCA, FDA, and CFR 19 requirements.

Responsibilities include issuing RFQs for freight, reviewing rates, tracking shipments, and maintaining ERP records. 1-3 years experience and a logistics-related degree are preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and Navision ERP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, operations management, and/or business administration
• Working knowledge of global logistics, imports/exports, US customs, FDA, and incoterms.
• Organized, analytical, detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency; Pivot tables and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP) skills.
• Experience in ERP (Navision), TMS, and WMS systems.
• Experience in ecommerce/retail/consumer goods supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight shipments across ocean, air, truck, and courier for safety and cost efficiency.
• Issue RFQs to forwarders and carriers, review rates, and provide recommendations.
• Review freight invoices and seek approvals with Logistics Team Lead.
• Generate and maintain shipping documents, invoices, customs forms, and packing lists.
• Track inbound/outbound shipments and ensure timely deliveries.
• Update ERP with shipment details and perform daily reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly inbound shipment reports and share with stakeholders.
• Interface with retailers, subsidiaries, distributors, 3PLs, brokers, and carriers on compliance.
• Communicate and troubleshoot shipment issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and carriers for compliant flows.
• Ensure packing and handling guidelines align with product safety.
• Support cross-functional teams on logistics and customs inquiries.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements and recordkeeping.

Skills

Logistics

ERP Navision

TMS

WMS

MS Office

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics/Operations

Tools

Navision ERP

TMS

WMS

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

The Global Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the global transportation for Tarte Inc. The position is responsible for planning and coordinating the timely, cost-effective, and safe transport of all shipments while complying with government laws and regulations, including but not limited to: Customs and Border Protections (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazardous Goods, and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 19). The successful candidate will provide guidance and information to all personnel on inquiries regarding worldwide shipping options, Duty & VAT rates, and transit times.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for determining the most safe, efficient, and cost-effective methods of coordinating freight shipments via ocean/truck/air/courier.
• Issue RFQs to multiple Forwarders and Carriers, organize and review all proposed rates and provide recommendations to the Logistics Team Lead.
• Review / compare freight invoices against quotes and submit to the Logistics Team Lead for review and final approval.
• Generate, maintain, and distribute all logistics documentation (inclusive of carrier shipping labels FedEx, UPS, DHL), including shipping documents, commercial invoice, customs forms, Shippers Letters of Instructions (SLI) and packing list.
• Track and follow up on all inbound/outbound domestic and international shipments to ensure timely deliveries to destination.
• Systematically post shipment receipts, update shipment details in our ERP, and perform daily reconciliations on posted vs. In-transit shipment reports
• Generate, maintain, and administer weekly Inbound shipment reports.
• Interface with international and domestic retail partners, foreign subsidiaries, distributors, 3PL, suppliers, brokers, and carriers to ensure compliance with all applicable import and export regulations.
• Communicate and trouble shoot all shipment related issues with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Work closely and build a relationship with the designated Customs brokers and carriers to coordinate timely and compliant flows of shipments.
• Comply with the packing and handling guidelines for all shipments in conjunction with product safety and security requirements.
• Assist cross-functional teams with logistics and customs related inquiries.
• Participate in continuous process improvements related to inbound / outbound shipments and manage recordkeeping of internal documentation and procedures. Conduct periodic process reviews, identify gaps, and implement necessary corrective actions.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, operations management, and/or business administration
• Working knowledge and understanding of global logistics, imports/exports, international & domestic freight shipments, US Customs, FDA, Hazardous goods, Duty & VAT, Incoterms, & HTS Classification
• Organized, analytical, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects in a high-pressure environment.
• The ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and the ability to create Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and If Statements.
• Experience working in an ERP (Navision preferable), TMS, and WMS systems.
• Experience in Ecommerce, retail, or consumer goods supply chain is a plus.

Our Perks

• Salary range: $66,350-65,500 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.