What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics/Import Specialist position at Acme Food Sales, INC?
Job Title: Logistics/Import
Family-owned, well-established International Food Importer/Distributor located in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time employee to join our fast-paced high-energy logistics/import tracking team.
Job Description:
Work in a fast-paced office environment, have daily communication with our suppliers, sales & purchasing team, as well as communicate closely with our outside logistic partners & customs brokers. Day-to-day responsibilities include processing import documents and coordination of our import containers with Freight Forwarders, Suppliers/Agents, Customs Brokers, Drayers, and Third-Party Logistics Partners.
Ideally, the applicant will have managed people and the applicant we hire could have a lead or managing role within the department.
Job Requirements:
- Be able to strategically plan and coordinate inbound and outbound ocean containers, logistics, warehouse, and transportation, while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Need to be extremely detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills & have the ability to problem-solve effectively. Poses the ability to negotiate Ocean Freight and Dray rates.
- Need to be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and possess good general computer skills.
- A minimum of 2 years of prior experience in ocean freight imports is required.
- Ability to work well independently or with others in a team environment and maintain calm under pressure.
- Fulltime position - Monday-Friday-Days.
- High School diploma or equivalent required, some College preferred.
Apply:
- Salary DOE.
- Annual bonus eligible - based on personal performance and company profitability.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
- The position provides excellent growth potential for the right individual.
- Visit us at www.acmefood.com
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
- Principals only, recruiters please do not contact this job poster.
- Do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers.
Recommended Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Coordinating
- Customer Service
- Logistics Operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Salary : $16 - $26