Logistics Coordinator

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

Who is BAMKO?

BAMKO is one of the top 10 largest companies in the branded merchandise space and the fastest growing of any of the top 50 companies in the $25 billion dollar industry. Over the last 5 years, BAMKO has won countless awards, including Best Places to Work & Best Client Promotions. With a culture built around the concepts of personal and professional growth, BAMKO puts values into actions. BAMKO has the best and the brightest employees who love a challenge that unlocks their highest potential. Our portfolio of clients have a range of known Fortune 1000 companies. This includes but is not limited to Dunkin' Donuts, Tesla, Microsoft, Peloton and more! We are a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and innovative company where culture is at our core. We attract and retain high-level talent that continues to outpace the competition. If you are driven, have big brain ideas, are competitive and enjoy working with multiple teams, we want you to be a part of building something special here at BAMKO.

What YOU will do:

Domestic Export Programs

• 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

• When issues arise, contact the shipper and/or Project Manager promptly to drive resolution

• 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

International Importing Programs

• Coordinate incoming international shipments end-to-end, including:

• Freight forwarder coordination and booking

• Customs clearance and broker communication

• Delivery scheduling to the final destination/receiving location

• Maintain accurate HTS classification listings for imported products and ensure correct tariff treatment

Who YOU are:

• 2+ years of import/export experience

• Working knowledge of HTS classification 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

Why BAMKO?

At BAMKO, we want you to be well and thrive. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate's relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.