Import / Export Logistics Coordinator

ADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3,000 supplier partnerships and over 50,000 products.

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Job Title: Import/Export Logistics Coordinator

Location: ADS Headquarters - Virginia Beach, VA (NOT Remote)

The Import/Export Logistics Coordinator operates as an intermediary, coordinating and facilitating the successful delivery of all export and import shipments while exercising personal judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities 

• Regularly engage with customers, vendors, carriers, and freight forwarders to ensure successful delivery while following all applicable requirements.
• Monitor export and import deliveries, fill customer requests and oversee shipping logistics.
• Complete or review commercial invoices for all drop ship exports ensuring all regulations are being followed.
• Select the appropriate freight forwarder and mode of transportation to ensure delivery to the destination by the required delivery date.
• Anticipate and plan for all the details that will ensure successful delivery, such as special equipment for loading or offloading or specific labeling requirements.
• Complete additional documentation required such as FCC and FDA forms and obtain duty-free certificates for imports.
• Ensure all import paperwork contains proper contract information to minimize import duty and taxes.
• Route return shipments both CONUS & OCONUS as needed.
• Prepare shipper declarations as needed for any shipments containing hazardous materials.
• Monitor reports to identify orders with specific requirements and proactively engage with suppliers to ensure contractual compliance.
• Participate in qualifying and vetting new freight forwarders.
• Work with select suppliers coordinating shipments direct with carriers.
• Serve as point of contact for import/export-related questions and inquiries.
• Leverage available resources to ensure tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
• Participate in cross-departmental discussions to resolve logistics related issues.
• Obtain freight quotes for bids and active shipments.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (experience may be substituted at hiring manager's discretion)
• 3 years experience in customer service or logistics management
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in export and/or import operations
• Practical understanding of US laws and regulations governing exports and imports

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage tasks, deadlines, and projects accurately, effectively, and on time.
• Comfortable and able to work in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Must have great attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.

ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers' problems and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity. We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.