Location: Issaquah,WA, USA
At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference. What's the Short Version? The International Logistics Coordinator II is responsible for overseeing and managing the flow of ocean and air shipments around the world. They coordinate and monitor company products as they move through the global logistics life cycle, utilizing various business tools to optimize shipping and transport processes. Knowledge of a second language, especially Chinese or Spanish, is a plus. What Will You Be Doing? Utilize web-based logistics management system/platform to manage and monitor product flow and inbound and outbound shipment lifecycle on a global basis. Perform monthly vendor forecasts, assist in creating carrier allocation plan, and optimize transportation flow while managing cost. Manage and monitor shipment planning and route optimization with end to end solutions for all shipments; ensure shipments are delivered at the right location at the right time to meet customer needs. Check carrier performance data to ensure compliance with service level agreements. Serve as a point of contact in developing and maintaining effective positive relationships with external customers (ocean/air carriers, freight forwarders, vendors, 3rd party logistics teams) as well as internal customers (Sourcing, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, Custom Compliance, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.). Responsible for ensuring weekly billing is validated against carrier contracts, corrected of any discrepancies, and then made ready for payment processing. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. What Are We Looking For? 4-6 years of global logistics industry experience including multi-modal planning, import/export, and ocean and air forwarding. Clear understanding of logistics terminology and processes, incoterms, and shipping documentation. Excellent written and oral English communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Must be able to communicate and collaborate well with internal and external business partners. Must be a team-player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with and keep a positive, supportive attitude towards the company, customers and co-workers. Ability to plan, organize and self-manage work assignments to prioritize and optimize productivity. Must be detail-oriented, a multi tasker and be able to work under pressure. Ability to interpret and utilize data to identify issues for process improvement, and to make sound suggestions. Ability to follow through on a project to completion and identify risks, contributing to mitigation plans, and troubleshooting when any problems occur. What's Our Offer? Salary Range: Youll earn between $25.00 - $33.65 on an hourly basis, depending on experience. Bonus: Youll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to $2,000. Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off. Additional Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle Life insurance Short/long-term disability coverage Paid maternity/paternity leave Pet insurance What Should You Expect? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions. SanMar's Ea