Transportation Coordinator

Murata; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage import shipments effectively. This role involves coordinating shipments from suppliers to customers, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in supply chain management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience related to imports.
• Strong sense of urgency with proactive approach.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound air and boat shipments.
• Ensure customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain shipment visibility and smooth movement.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Data Entry

Time Management

Task Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Software

Job description

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For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology – and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the management of import shipments from suppliers for the Georgia warehouse, the West Coast warehouse, and directly from supplier to customer.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Atlanta, GA

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Coordinate the movement and documentation of inbound air and boat shipments, directing shipments from suppliers to customers.
• Arrange customs clearance, exchange and review necessary documents with our brokers, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with sales, customer service, warehouses, brokers, freight forwarders, etc. to provide shipment visibility and maintain smooth movement of shipments.
• Work in various freight forwarder visibility systems, Murata ERP software, and document management systems to track, monitor status, and upload or download various shipment and billing documents.
• Freight data maintenance and freight reporting.
• Accounts payable - audit the accuracy of shipping and billing documents provided by shippers, brokers, and forwarders. Approve invoices for payment and resolve freight, customs, as well as billing errors.
• Freight bidding, spot freight quotes, and freight forwarder selection.
• Cultivate relationships with freight forwarders, including onboarding and day-to-day communication.
• Continuous evaluation and improvement of job processes.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities and duties as may be assigned.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years’ work experience related to imports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as analytical skills.
• Work with little supervision and be able to handle stressful situations well.
• Strong sense of urgency and proactive approach.
• Data entry skills utilizing accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Experience using widely used software and Microsoft Office Suite.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with data analysis, Business Intelligence (BI), or other query software.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.

Imagine the possibilities as a member of Murata's innovative global team.

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Murata offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabilities/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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