Logistics Coordinator - International

Incab America; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual from Day 1

Merchandise

Job summary

Incab America is seeking a Logistics Coordinator - International in Grapevine, TX. The role focuses on coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, managing carriers, and ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery for international logistics.

You will work with suppliers, brokers, and freight forwarders, while ensuring compliance with customs procedures and internal policies. A background in logistics and strong Excel/Outlook skills are valued.

Qualifications

• The role requires a broad understanding of logistics and supply chain operations.
• Experience in coordinating international shipments is preferred.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track inbound and outbound international shipments.
• Coordinate transportation and distribution processes.
• Provide updates on shipping timelines and inventory availability.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, procurement, sales, planning, and production teams to resolve logistical issues.
• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements.
• Optimize routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Handle customs forms and paperwork.
• Assist with domestic transportation after import clearance.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Transportation coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Grapevine, TX

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:218

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator - International

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Operations

Supervisory Duties: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Logistics Coordinator supports Incab America LLC by managing and optimizing supply chain logistics, ensuring the efficient movement of incoming and outgoing international shipments. This role involves coordinating transportation, streamlining distribution processes, and collaborating with suppliers and carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and to maintain timely and cost-effective delivery operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, schedule, and track inbound and outbound international shipments.
• Communicate inbound and outbound international shipment schedules to ensure alignment with production needs.
• Provide updates on shipping timelines and inventory availability. Support demand planning and forecasting efforts.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, procurement, sales, planning, and production teams to address and resolve all logistical challenges and concerns that may arise. throughout the delivery process.
• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements. Resolve shipping or supply chain issues proactively.
• Optimize transportation routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Navigate and complete appropriate customs forms and paperwork.
• Work with domestic logistics coordinator to arrange domestic transportation after import clearance.
• Ensure company is in compliance with all customs programs and stipulations.

Manage a portfolio of prime carriers and freight forwarders to ensure reliable logistics partnerships and optimize transportation options.

• Utilize systems and logistics management tools to coordinate production needs, ensuring on-time deliveries and effective communication between all stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain shipping and receiving documentation, including bill of lading and packing lists, invoices, and customs paperwork.
• Ensure accurate and complete shipping documents are distributed internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, local. federal, international shipping regulations, and transportation laws.
• Work with the Accounting team to manage logistics budgets and expenses effectively.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

COMPETENCIES

• Research and analysis skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational capacity.
• Delivery Management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, required; 4-year degree, strongly preferred.
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, particularly in Excel and Outlooks, required.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
• Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions, required.
• Working knowledge of freight terms.
• Experience in fiber optics, utility, manufacturing, or warehouse sector, strongly preferred.
• Proficient in using various shipping and logistics company portals for managing shipments and tracking deliveries.
• Knowledge of utilization of international ocean, air, and ground shipping
• Ability to understand and complete import/export documentation, import duties and tariffs, and customs procedures.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Works well within a goal setting-and-meeting environment.
• Works on-site within typical business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday).
• Works reasonable overtime hours to fulfill shipments or update customers on urgent, high-priority tasks.
• Collaborates positively with team members in a fast-paced work environment.
• Makes informed suggestions to improve work processes.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.
• High attention to detail and communicates discrepancies to team members for collaborative review.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Occasionally required to walk throughout the warehouse.
• Required regularly to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Able to work occasionally in a loud environment subject to machine and tool noise.
• Ability to work occasionally indoors in a hot, noisy warehouse environment.

Incab is one of the largest manufacturers of the world’s finest fiber optic cables.
Our goal here at Incab is to recruit and retain quality employees!
We provide a great benefits package, and our work environment is safe, clean, and climate controlled.
We are worker and family friendly!

Excellent medical, dental, and health insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation that starts accruing on Day 1

A winning, positive, friendly work environment!

And you will love our merch: notepads, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and A LOT MORE!

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