Logistics/Import Coordinator

Acme Food Sales, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligible

Growth potential

Job summary

Acme Food Sales, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time logistics/import coordinator to join our fast-paced import team.

You will process import documents, coordinate inbound/outbound ocean containers, and communicate with suppliers, sales and purchasing teams, freight forwarders and customs brokers. The role requires at least 1 year in ocean freight imports, strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in ocean freight imports required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to negotiate freight and dray rates.

Responsibilities

• Process import documents and coordinate inbound/outbound ocean containers.
• Communicate with suppliers, sales/purchasing, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Plan and coordinate logistics, warehousing, and transportation with attention to service level.
• Maintain calm under pressure and work well independently or in a team.

Skills

Ocean freight imports coordination

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Negotiation of ocean freight rates

Supplier & partner communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Family-owned, well-established International Food Importer/Distributor located in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time employee to join our fast-paced high-energy logistics/import team.

Job Description

Work in a fast paced office environment, have daily communication with our suppliers, sales & purchasing team, as well as communicating closely with our outside logistic partners & customs brokers. Day to day responsibilities include processing import documents and the coordination of our import containers with Freight Forwarders, Suppliers/Agents, Customs Brokers, Drayers, and Third-Party Logistics Partners.

Job Requirements

• Be able to strategically plan and coordinate inbound and outbound ocean containers, logistics, warehouse, and transportation, while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Need to be extremely detail oriented, have strong organizational skills & have the ability to problem solve effectively. Possesses the ability to negotiate Ocean Freight and Dray rates.
• Need to be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and possess good general computer skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in ocean freight imports required.
• Ability to work well independently or with others in a team environment and maintain calm under pressure.
• High School diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.

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• Salary DOE $26.00-$36.00 per hour
• Annual bonus eligible - based on personal performance and company profitability
• Position provides excellent growth potential for the right individual
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship