Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator Mt Juliet - Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Overview Level Entry Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Description Are you looking for the right employment opportunity that not only has a great compensation package that is based on skills and experience but whose work is also meaningful? Join our Logistics Team! Who we are Sunrise Medical is committed to improving people's lives by providing innovative, high-quality mobility products and services that exceed customer expectations. Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture, and distribution of manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and both standard and made-to-order seating and positioning systems. What we offer Excellent health benefits plans, which includes FSA and HSA options Life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous vacation, paid sick time-off and paid holidays Employee Assistance Program Wellness programs and benefits Job Summary Supports Logistics Department in all aspects of logistics functions including monitors inbound/outboard logistics, import / export operations, and customs compliance with respect to procurement and the supply chain. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities Monitor day-to-day import and export operations including daily communication with third-party logistics providers (3 PLs), freight companies, customs brokers, courier companies, and freight forwarders. Monitor C-TPAT compliance including monitoring of requirements and auditing. Responsible for maintaining the import/export product master database. Create Customs documents. Track, trace, and expedite inbound and outbound shipments. Help support Customer Service Department with reroutes, quotes, and updates for outbound shipments and help to coordinate returns. Provides problem-solving around issues with regards to freight companies, 3 PLs, and suppliers. Create Customs documents and Bill of Landings. File and maintain freight claims. Maintain daily booking requests. Qualifications Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Degree in logistics/transportation or related area discipline preferred. 2 years logistics/transportation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite programs and advanced skills with Excel Proven ability to problem solves. Must be able to multi-task. Excellent attention to detail. Effective communication skills both written and verbal. Preferred Experience: Experience in customs compliance, international transportation, operations, and airfreight preferred. C-TPAT experience preferred. Creating Customs and/or Transportation documents. NAFTA experience and documentation Purchasing transportation experience. JDE and/or Trax Order Management. Competencies: Analytical Thinking Approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Forward Thinking Anticipating the implications and consequences of situations and taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. Thoroughness Ensuring that one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate; careful preparation for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Global Perspective Understanding the impact of global factors on the business. Written Communication Expressing oneself clearly in business writing. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mathematical Reasoning The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts to predict material requirements, lead-time off sets, economic order quantities, minimum lot quantities, carrying costs, pricing, overall costs and to determine statistical trends related to supplier quality. Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. Problem sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, engineering drawings, tolerances, technical specifications, and legal documents. Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Vision Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Attendance Regular attendance is required. Overtime Must be able to work overtime, as required.