Logistics Compliance Coordinator - Import/Export

Job Description

Job Description

LOGISTICS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR – IMPORT/EXPORT
Location: Shelton, CT (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days home)
Pay: 30/hr
Function: Supply Chain / International Logistics

Position Overview

The Logistics Compliance Coordinator is a key contributor to the execution and continuous improvement of global supply chain operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a proactive mindset who is looking to build expertise in international logistics and trade compliance.

This temporary-to-permanent opportunity requires strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The individual in this role will manage multiple international shipments across air, ocean, trucking, and intermodal transportation while collaborating with internal teams, freight forwarders, and global suppliers to ensure seamless import/export operations.

Key Responsibilities Logistics Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate international shipments across air, ocean, trucking, and intermodal transportation to ensure timely and compliant delivery
• Monitor, track, and proactively address shipment delays, risks, and disruptions
• Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, and overseas suppliers to ensure smooth execution and issue resolution

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of import/export documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards
• Maintain records and support internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Respond to export inquiries and support documentation requirements

Analytics & Problem Solving

• Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Conduct data gathering and root cause analysis to support key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements across logistics operations

Financial & Systems Support

• Support freight audit processes by reviewing rate data and identifying discrepancies
• Process invoices, ensuring accurate coding, tracking, and timely approvals
• Assist with system testing, enhancements, and maintaining data integrity across logistics platforms

Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global partners to ensure alignment and effective communication
• Coordinate across regions, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently

Learning & Development Expectations

• Demonstrate curiosity and a proactive approach to learning global logistics operations
• Take ownership of responsibilities with strong accountability and follow-through
• Develop problem-solving skills by identifying root causes and recommending solutions
• Balance speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Seek feedback and continuously improve processes and ways of working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, import/export coordination, or supply chain operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, results-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and global partners
• Experience with JD Edwards or global trade systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.