Customs and Logistics Coordinator

Job Description CUSTOMS AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Summary: Customs and Logistics Coordinator provides support to imports/exports Customs clearance and compliance, domestic/international freight bookings and third-party warehouse day-to-day operations. This role requires familiarity with national and international trade regulations, as well as the ability to successfully categorize and classify shipments based on a complex tariff coding system. Duties and Responsibilities: Customs and Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the following activities: Coordinate paperwork flow between Company and Customs brokers. Prepare and file Customs Forms as needed. Work with Customs brokers on classifying and assigning HST# to new products. Maintaining HST# updated in the system. Assure compliance with Customs regulations. Handling Customs inquiries and audits. Coordinate transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments. Review purchase orders/invoices and shipping documents to ensure accuracy. Make special shipping arrangements as necessary. Track and fix shipping errors. Maintain relationship with third-party warehouse. Organize daily domestic/international shipment plans. Manage day-to-day operations and flows with third-party warehouse (items, EAN codes, serial #, picking lists, picking lists confirmations, packing lists, tracking# confirmations, etc.). Monitor KPIs. Define and manage freight and warehousing budgets. Ensure that the quality of all services provided meets the required standard. Develop processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized. Requirements: Customs and Logistics Coordinator uses a variety of soft skills and industry knowledge of best practices to maintain and improve the stages of the supply chain. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Strong working knowledge of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements. Experience with US ACE interface. Understanding of 19 CFR (Parts 1 – 199) and the US HTS. Knowledge of Canadian customs import regulations. Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication. Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent customer service and client relations skills. Keep organization and time management skills. Good collaboration and teamwork abilities. Great leadership and goal-setting skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Advanced data analysis and data visualization. Expert inventory management. Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes. Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions. International and national trade-related knowledge. Education: Associate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business, supply chain management or a related field. Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS) Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experien…

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