Logistics Coordinator - International

Sappi
US - Maine - Portland
January 7, 2025

Summary:
The position requires coordination and close working relationships with international logistics service providers, customs house brokers, customers as well as union employees within production facilities and distribution centers. The overall objective of this position is to ensure the efficient and effective coordination of finished goods to customers and distribution centers while realizing cost savings and service improvements. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates import and export logistics activities via ocean, air and truck with multiple carriers from point of pick up to point of delivery
Proactively monitor import and export shipments from booking through delivery by tracking, maintaining records, and providing problem resolution as needed
Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions
Assesses the effectiveness of current global logistics and/or transportation processes, determines improvements, and coordinates institutionalized change
Provides analytical support for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals
Responsible for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support the management of global logistics and supply chain operations
Ensure transport capacity for production facilities and/or distribution centers
Monitors contract compliance of carriers and other global logistics service providers
Develops standard operating procedures and performance standards
Coordination and communication of global logistics issues between logistics service providers, Inside Sales, and Outside Sales
Evaluate global logistics service providers and mill shipping performance on a continual basis to ensure adherence to performance standards
Create and publish reports on the performance of logistics
Minimum Education, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Studies or equivalent job-related experience
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiar with logistics and production planning concepts (e.g., just-in-time, materials requirement planning)
Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently and possess the ability and desire to work effectively, with attention to detail, to meet the requirements of the position.
Broad range of computer skills-database, spreadsheet, statistics applications, and logistics software packages and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Understand transportation contracts and tariffs
Ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change
Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels
Project management skills.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name:
Bethany Kurlanska

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