Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator

Description Summary We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Inbound Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to manage, track, and accelerate the flow of materials from international suppliers to our production plant. While our Global Logistics Group handles high-level carrier contracts and primary freight management, you will serve as the plant-level owner responsible for daily tracking, identifying potential customs or transit bottlenecks, and resolving delivery issues. What You’ll Do Supplier & Freight Expediting: Proactively track international orders from factory dispatch through final plant delivery, maintaining daily visibility on transit milestones. Inbound Logistics Coordination: Partner with internal Buyers to align incoming raw materials and heavy componentry with manufacturing deadlines. Customs & Tariff Interface: Monitor import documentation (Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, Packing Lists) to ensure proper HS code classification, tariff handling, and smooth border clearance. Global Logistics Liaison: Work directly with our corporate Global Logistics Group and customs brokers to resolve port holds, transit delays, or documentation errors. Receiving & Dock Alignment: Coordinate arrival schedules with plant receiving teams to optimize dock capacity and prepare for incoming freight. Outbound Support (Minimal): Assist with occasional customer dock pickups and minor outgoing shipments as needed. What You’ll Bring Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent practical experience. Experience: 2–5 years of supply chain, materials expediting, or inbound logistics experience within a manufacturing environment. Inbound & Trade Knowledge: Familiarity with international transit timelines, INCOTERMS, customs clearance steps, and basic tariff/HS code structures. Vendor & Forwarder Relations: Proven ability to persistent follow up with suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams to keep shipments moving. Systems Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for order tracking and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proactive Problem Solver: Relentless drive to hunt down tracking information and resolve shipping disruptions before they impact production schedules. Cross-Functional Communicator: Strong ability to connect the dots between overseas suppliers, internal corporate logistics teams, buyers, and local plant operators. Detail-Oriented: Meticulous approach to reviewing shipping documentation to prevent customs delays and duty miscalculations. Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant eit…

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