Logistics/Import Specialist

Job Title: Logistics/Import Specialist

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 team.

Job Description:

Work in a fast paced office environment, have daily communication with our suppliers, sales & purchasing team, as well as communicating closely with our outside logistic partners & customs brokers. Day to day responsibilities include processing import documents and the coordination of our import containers with Freight Forwarders, Suppliers/Agents, Customs Brokers, Drayers, and Third-Party Logistics Partners.

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. Possesses 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.

· Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in ocean freight imports 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 $26.00-$36.00 per hour

· Annual bonus eligible - based on personal performance and company profitability

· Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

· Position provides excellent growth potential for the right individual

· Please email resume to this posting

· Visit us at www.acmefood.com.

· This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

· 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