Logistics Coordinator III

Description:
Working hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Hybrid Role 3x a week in office

Position Summary
Supports the organizations U.S. and Canadian import/export activities by helping ensure shipments and products comply with applicable customs, trade, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key operational connection between Trade Compliance, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, freight providers, customs brokers, and other business functions.
The coordinator is responsible for HTS product classification, trade screening, import and export documentation, customs support, and cross-border shipment coordination. The position combines day-to-day transactional support with compliance oversight, data analysis, issue resolution, and continuous improvement to reduce trade risk and facilitate efficient movement of goods.

Key Responsibilities
Product Classification & Trade Compliance
Perform and maintain product classifications, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, and support other import/export classification requirements.
Research product characteristics, technical information, country of origin, and intended use to support accurate trade classifications.
Maintain classification records and supporting documentation to help ensure consistency and audit readiness.
Support analysis of applicable tariffs and trade measures, including Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs, country-of-origin considerations, and potential Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD).
Partner with engineering, procurement, sourcing, and other functions to obtain information necessary for accurate product classification.

Restricted Party & Trade Screening
Support screening activities for customers, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners in accordance with company trade compliance policies.
Review screening alerts or potential matches and coordinate escalation and resolution when additional review is required.
Support compliance with applicable export controls, sanctions, embargoes, and destination or end-user restrictions.

Customs & Imports
Coordinate U.S. and Canadian import compliance activities, working closely with customs brokers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders.
Review import documentation and customs entries for completeness and accuracy, including classification, valuation, country of origin, and other required information.
Coordinate retrieval and audit of supporting shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading (BOLs), and airway bills.
Investigate and resolve customs clearance delays, documentation discrepancies, broker inquiries, and other import-related escalations.

Exports
Review export transactions and documentation to support compliance with applicable requirements.
Coordinate with internal teams and logistics providers to resolve export documentation or shipment issues.
Support Canadian export reporting and CERS filing processes, as applicable.
Maintain appropriate export records and supporting documentation in accordance with company requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as a key liaison among Trade Compliance, Customer Service, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, customs brokers, and freight providers to resolve shipment, invoice, and compliance discrepancies.
Monitor cross-border shipment issues and coordinate timely resolution of import/export escalations.
Partner with operations and logistics teams to improve shipment visibility, reporting accuracy, and cross-border workflow efficiency.
Analyze transportation and trade data to identify compliance risks, recurring issues, and process-improvement opportunities.
Support internal audits, compliance reviews, reporting, and corrective actions as required.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent Trade Compliance relevant experience.
Experience supporting customs, import/export or trade compliance activities.
Working knowledge and experience in HTS classification, customs documentation, country of origin, and import/export processes.
Familiarity with trade screening, U.S. and Canadian customs requirements, Section 232/301 tariffs, AD/CVD, and CERS is preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve time-sensitive shipment and compliance issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across internal functions and with external brokers and logistics providers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems such as SAP. Familiarity with broker portals and trade compliance or screening systems is preferred.

Short Executive Summary
Provides day-to-day operational support for product classification, restricted-party screening, customs/import compliance, exports, and cross-border logistics. The role works across business functions and external logistics partners to ensure accurate trade documentation, mitigate compliance risk, resolve shipment issues, and improve the efficiency and visibility of import/export processes.