International Logistics Specialist

Job Summary
Full-time Position: International Logistics Specialist, ELG Metals Corp.

McKeesport, PA

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsibility for planning and directing the flow of international bulk and container shipments (exports
and imports).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Arranging international bulk shipments via barge to bulk vessel as well as high volume container
shipments including drayage.
Scheduling of international shipments in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Competent with truck routing, freight rates, container costs.
Act as a liaison with freight forwarders and customs brokers to facilitate export and import shipments.
Proficient with letters of credit.
Establish and maintain professional rapport with suppliers and customers.
Communicate with and support U.S. and overseas operations and overseas customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management (preferred) or equivalent experience.
A minimum of five years of experience arranging international bulk shipments and bulk container
shipments.
Knowledge of international trade terms (Incoterms 2020) and preparation of required documentation.
Experience using and proficient with Microsoft and Google applications.
Ship chartering experience preferred, but not required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and facilitative skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and function well independently.
 

You will manage / lead / coordinate / present / build / organise

You will perform / initiate / establish / identify / provide / ensure / work

You will support / monitor / develop / analyse / take part / assist

Qualifications: … (bachelor degree, master degree, MBA, ect) in … or equivalent (specify the subject, keep ‘equivalent’ at the end of the sentence as specialisations may vary vary across generations and countries) 

Minimum years of experience

Certifications needed / technical knowledge / tools knowledge

Communication or leadership skills

Other skills considered as a plus (if any)

Languages required: specify what is mandatory and what is a plus