Remote Strategic Logistics & Expediting Specialist

Atlantic Alumina Company

Gramercy (LA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Atlantic Alumina Company is seeking an experienced Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement, supplier performance, transportation, importation, and material delivery across the organization. You will proactively manage supplier delivery performance, expedite critical materials, coordinate domestic and international shipments, and ensure timely customs clearance of imported goods.

As a key link between suppliers, freight providers, customs brokers, and internal teams, you will

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Transportation, Operations, or related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Minimum 5 years of experience in expediting, logistics, transportation, procurement support, supply chain operations, or materials management.
Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.
Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and import/export documentation.
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, mining, metals, chemical, refining, energy, or other heavy industrial operations.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier delivery performance and resolving supply chain disruptions.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Manage the expediting process for purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
Monitor supplier production schedules, lead times, milestone commitments, and delivery dates.
Proactively communicate with suppliers to identify and resolve potential delays before they impact operations or project schedules.
Maintain detailed status reports for critical purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
Escalate delivery risks and collaborate with Procurement and Operations teams to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
Track and report supplier delivery performance metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD) and supplier responsiveness.
Coordinate supplier progress meetings, delivery reviews, and corrective action initiatives when required.
Support supplier relationship management activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities for materials, equipment, and project-related shipments.
Collaborate with freight carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure efficient movement of goods.
Monitor shipment status and delivery milestones from supplier shipment through final destination receipt.
Review transportation options and support efforts to optimize freight costs, transit times, and service performance.
Resolve transportation issues including delays, damages, shortages, routing challenges, and carrier performance concerns.
Coordinate expedited shipments for critical operational and maintenance requirements.
Coordinate import and export activities in compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements.
Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely customs clearance.
Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, harmonized tariff classifications, and other import/export documentation.
Ensure all customs documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines.
Monitor import shipments through customs clearance and delivery to final destination.
Resolve customs-related issues that may delay shipments or impact operations.
Support compliance with applicable trade regulations, import requirements, and customs procedures.
Work closely with Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to support material availability requirements.
Assist in prioritizing critical material requirements to support maintenance activities, outages, turnarounds, and capital projects.
Maintain accurate shipment and delivery records within ERP systems and reporting tools.
Support procurement teams by providing supplier performance updates, delivery forecasts, and supply risk assessments.
Participate in supply chain planning meetings and project status reviews.