At Flow International Corp (Flow), a SHAPE company, we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success.
The Flow difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, Flow team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.
What it’s Like to Work Here.
We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.
What We Offer.
In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.
ROLE
SUMMARY
The International Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the movement of goods, both domestically and internationally, to ensure that shipments are delivered in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This role requires coordination across multiple internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and logistics partners, to ensure compliance with global shipping regulations and company policies. The individual in this position will work to optimize logistics processes, maintain accurate documentation, and facilitate the smooth transit of goods, ensuring the company meets its shipping deadlines and customer expectations while adhering to all required legal and regulatory standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares all export shipment documentation as required by local country law, while complying with multi country import requirements.
- Maintains accurate export records as required by local country law.
- Coordinates export bookings with multiple international forwarders and carriers to ensure adequate and timely transportation.
- Use ERP system to release sales orders to warehouse for shipment.
- Provides guidance and assistance to other departments/divisions within the local and Int’l organization, working closely with shipping, purchasing, sales and project management as well as global divisions.
- Obtains Air/Ocean export/import rate quotes.
- Works with customs brokers, freight forwarders, customs authorities to file proper declaration.
- Processing/Filing and escalation of freight/warehouse defects for domestic and Int’l shipments that include freight forwarders, small package, LTL and 3PL warehousing.
- Creates/updates department processes to ensure effective workflow within the department.
- Performs other related duties as applicable.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Extensive knowledge of standard import/export concepts, practices, procedures, and laws.
- Understanding of fundamental supply chain obstacles and solutions.
- Proven history of applied transportation practices.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to understand and gain comprehensive knowledge of Flow product lines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Strong level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- Ability to work independently on projects and function effectively in a team environment.
- Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft based programs.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 - years’ experience as an import/export logistics coordinator.
- Minimum 1- year experience with ERP system
- Minimum 1- year 3PL
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
