Overseas Logistics Coordinator

AFC Industries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AFC Industries is seeking an Overseas Logistics Coordinator to manage end-to-end import logistics, coordinating with overseas vendors, freight partners, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.

The role requires negotiating terms, issuing international purchase orders, tracking shipments in the ERP system, and maintaining accurate records while optimizing transportation efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in international purchasing, import/export logistics, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Knowledge of ocean freight, customs clearance procedures, freight forwarding, and domestic transportation.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with overseas vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare, issue, and manage international purchase orders.
• Monitor and track purchase orders throughout the production and shipping process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate international shipments from origin to final destination in the United States.
• Manage domestic logistics for imported goods by working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Ensure all import documentation is accurate and compliant with applicable customs and transportation regulations.
• Receive and process inbound containers in the ERP system upon arrival.
• Review, verify, and enter invoices from customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation carriers for payment processing.
• Maintain accurate shipping, purchasing, and logistics records within the ERP system.
• Communicate shipment status, delays, and potential issues to internal stakeholders and work proactively to resolve logistics challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance.

Skills

International logistics

ERP systems

Excel

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Job Summary

The Overseas Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end import logistics process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of goods from international suppliers. This role works closely with overseas vendors, freight partners, customs brokers, and internal teams to coordinate purchase orders, monitor shipments, and maintain accurate records within the company's ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with overseas vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare, issue, and manage international purchase orders.
• Monitor and track purchase orders throughout the production and shipping process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate international shipments from origin to final destination in the United States.
• Manage domestic logistics for imported goods by working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Ensure all import documentation is accurate and compliant with applicable customs and transportation regulations.
• Receive and process inbound containers in the ERP system upon arrival.
• Review, verify, and enter invoices from customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation carriers for payment processing.
• Maintain accurate shipping, purchasing, and logistics records within the ERP system.
• Communicate shipment status, delays, and potential issues to internal stakeholders and work proactively to resolve logistics challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in international purchasing, import/export logistics, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Knowledge of ocean freight, customs clearance procedures, freight forwarding, and domestic transportation.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Hourly Rate is up to $37.50/hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.