Supply Chain Specialist
Location: LaVergne, TN, 37086
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for booking, tracking, & tracing international and domestic shipments.
Position Description:
• Coordinate Import & Export transportation for Sinomax East.
• Review and ensure accuracy on shipping documents sent by vendor; enter container, shipment details as well as freight & duty charges into ERP system.
• Monitor entire process of cargo movement; coordinate with forwarder, trucker, warehouse receiving personnel to schedule deliveries; resolve any problem such as customs hold, damage etc.
• Update container departure, arrival, delivery & empty return dates daily.
• Pay Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) for containers through Pier-Pass.
• Schedule domestic transfer, pickup, transload or expedited transportation as needed.
• Continually review freight costs, transportation rates, identify issues and seek solutions to keep costs down where possible.
• Prepare accurate container reports for upper management.
• Track & trace AIR shipments to ensure smooth delivery, solve problems such as customs clearance hold, package missing in transit etc.
• Review ocean/air freight invoices from forwarder and approve payments.
• Arrange export transportation and prepare required shipping documents.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
• 3+ years of international & domestic logistics experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin.
• Basic knowledge of customs clearance process.
• Problem-solving skills, ability to analyze data, detail oriented.
• Excellent written, oral communication and a team player.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Microsoft office expertise in Excel.
• 4-year degree in supply chain, logistics, planning, or equivalent experience.
Equipment Used: Computer, Desk Phone, Cell Phone, Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Internet.
Work Environment:
Works in a climate controlled, office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and frequent computer usage. Will be significant time out of the office and with customers. Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Location:
Location: La Vergne TN
