Logistics Coordinator

Sappi; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Logistics Professional to coordinate import/export activities and ensure efficient delivery of finished goods to customers and distribution centers. The role involves monitoring shipments, working with carriers, brokers, and internal teams, and driving cost savings and service improvements.

Some travel may be required. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong analytical skills, with experience in logistics planning and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, logistics, or business studies.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiarity with logistics/production planning concepts (e.g., just-in-time, MRP).
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import/export logistics via ocean, air, and truck with multiple carriers.
• Monitor shipments from booking to delivery and provide problem resolution.
• Investigate problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
• Evaluate and improve global logistics processes and performance standards.
• Gather data, analyze performance, and publish routine reports on logistics performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Just-in-time

Data analysis

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Studies or equivalent

Tools

Logistics software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary: The position requires coordination and close working relationships with international logistics serviceproviders, customs house brokers, customers as well as union employees within production facilities and distributioncenters. The overall objective of this position is to ensure the efficient and effective coordination of finished goods tocustomers and distribution centers while realizing cost savings and service improvements. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates import and export logistics activities via ocean, air and truck with multiple carriers from point of pickup to point of delivery
• Proactively monitor import and export shipments from booking through delivery by tracking, maintaining records,and providing problem resolution as needed
• Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions
• Assesses the effectiveness of current global logistics and/or transportation processes, determines improvements,and coordinates institutionalized change
• Provides analytical support for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals
• Responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendationswhich support the management of global logistics and supply chain operations
• Ensures transport capacity for production facilities and/or distribution centers
• Monitors contract compliance of carriers and other global logistics service providers- ensures compliance with import and export customs requirements and regulations
• Develops standard operating procedures and performance standards
• Coordination and communication of global logistics issues between logistics service providers, Inside Sales, and Outside Sales
• Evaluate global logistics service providers and mill shipping performance on a continual basis to ensure adherence to performance standards
• Create and publish reports on the performance of logistics

Minimum Education, Skills, And Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Studies or equivalent job-related experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiar with logistics and production planning concepts (e.g., just-in-time,materials requirement planning)
• Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently and possess the ability and desire to work effectively, withattention to detail, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Broad range of computer skills—database, spreadsheet, statistics applications, and logistics software packagesand a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Understand transportation contracts and tariffs
• Ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change
• Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels
• Project management skills.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.