Logistics Coordination & Shipment Management
- Coordinate shipments of chemicals ( Liquid- dry) , ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders in the U.S. , India & Egypt and service providers to manage shipment logistics.
- Manage shipments, ( Containers- ISO Tanks- LCL- AIR - OTR-etc. ) including monitoring, documentation, and delivery coordination.
- Work with freight forwarders, ocean carriers' customs brokers-warehouse and all involved parties to schedule pick-ups, deliveries, and customs clearance, etc.
- Maintain accurate shipment records, track deliveries, and provide regular updates using various tools and Excel metrics.
- Update shipment tracking systems with latest and accurate information.
Trade Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- Ensure compliance with domestic and international trade regulations, including MSDS, Hazmat Documents, etc COA- COO
- Work with involved areas to obtain all the required information for customs clearance for company import shipments and direct to customers in the US and the Americas.
- Prepare necessary customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and compliance certifications.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Work with warehouse providers regarding, receipts, shipment requests, returns, special projects.
- Track inventory changes, analyze reports, and ensure priority projects receive necessary materials.
- Work with warehouse partners to resolve issues and ensure smooth material handling operations.
- Participate in annual inventory counts/audits
Vendor & Supplier Coordination
- Identify alternative shipping vendors and solutions when primary providers are unavailable.
- Assist with vendor onboarding,
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to troubleshoot operational challenges.
General Administration & Compliance
- Participate in training programs and stay up to date on industry regulations.
- Attend virtual meetings across different time zones to collaborate with global teams.
- Travel domestically and internationally to sites, including service providers or customer facilities as required.
- Facilitate communication across logistics related parties and drive collaboration
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly operations KPI performance and report status
- Assist with additional tasks to support logistics and compliance functions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 to 5+ years of work experience in Logistics and Operations teams, supply chain or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with International transportation ( Ocean Carriers/ Freight forwarding trucking.)
- Knowledge of global trade regulations, hazardous materials,
Competencies
- Problem solving - Displayed excellence in project analysis and project support when faced with challenges
- Customer Oriented - Attentive and responsive to customer (internal and external) concerns
- Collaborative - Encourages a participative process; has a "win-win" orientation and teamwork focus
- Adaptable - Capable of adapting to others and new situations; flexible; can handle multiple tasks at once
- Organized - Arranges work in an orderly way; has an orderly state of mind and approach to work
- Initiative - Proactive; makes things happen; takes the first step.
- Eager to learn