Logistics Coordinator

Summary:As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of scheduling shipments, creation of shipping documents, maintenance of shipping records to facilitate tracking, and proactive daily/weekly status reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate scheduling of shipments with the freight forwarders and maintain quotes for current Safran Test Cells shipping lanesMaintain shipping records to facilitate trackingCreate and collect shipping documentation required by country of entryProvide shipping details/vessel schedule to the project manager, site manager, and customer as requestedEnsure proper communication is provided to site managers/supervisorsMaintain customer service to internal, external, and international customersResponsible for the shipping of Safran Test Cells products as required to and from vendors and customers while ensuring compliance with each countries laws and regulations allowing Safran Test Cells to minimize the tariff and foreign currency exposure, including export, import, and ITAR compliance.Work with the Export Control Officer to ensure proper ECCN designations are used

Other Duties and Responsibilities:Monitor product/project manufacturing plans by providing bi-monthly reporting showing project/project Target/Achieved Payment Milestones; FAT Milestones and Shipping date Milestones, for each active Safran Test Cells ProjectPrepare logistic plans to support all relevant shipping operations within the scope of each projectFacilitate resolution of Custom clearance issuesReview invoices and respond to inquiries overseas in a clear, concise and timely mannerAdminister and updated shipping documents that need revision for customs clearanceResearch documentation and shipping requirements early in the project stage so equipment can begin moving when completeCoordinate with the Export Control Officer on shipments that require ITAR or EAR licenses to ensure all regulations are metCoordinate with outside craters for larger equipment when neededActively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience: Associates Degree preferred2 or more years of specific experience in executing international logistics related responsibilities requiredExperience executing International logistics related responsibilities, managing freight quotes and/or handling import and export documentation preferred

Qualifications:Able and willing to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally, as requiredMust be able to type at least 40 words per minute with accuracy.Demonstrated ability to analyze shipping and equipment quotes.Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materialsDemonstrated working knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirementsHigh-level understanding and experience in Microsoft products and applications, including but not limited to MS Dynamics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Ability to read and interpret engineering Bill of MaterialsStrong communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service experience.Ability to think critically about both client’s needs and internal solutionsHighly motivated, able to work independently, and to schedule requirementsDemonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality; asks questions, monitors own work to ensure quality is met, and drives results.