Ocean Logistics Sourcing Coordinator

This position is for ATEC Logistics LLC, a subsidiary of Armada. Founded in 1989 and based in Maitland, Florida, ATEC (www.atecsystems.com) is a logistics provider with expertise in the areas of global ocean shipping, export documentation, and order management services.

SUMMARY:

Liaison between intra-company departments and ocean lines.  Request, compare, and counter freight rates from competing ocean lines for new and potential trade lanes.  Review FMC required amendments, additions, and revisions with internal sales contacts at various contracted ocean carriers to ensure contracts are current and accurate prior to freight being moved.  Facilitate templates and requirements for annual freight negotiations via a tender platform.  Audit, analyze, and dispute unfounded accessorial invoices. The salary for this position is $43,800 and requires employees to work onsite 5 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Rate Proposals


• Contract Management


• Quarterly BAF and Inland Updates:




• System Updates


• Internal and External Communication




• Annual Bid Implementation




• Lane Upload


• Round-by-round analysis


• Targets / Historical




• Assist with Ocean Billing Discrepancy Disputes


• Create, Monitor, and Update Ocean rates within internal shipping software


• Rate requests outside of tender to ocean/inland carriers


• Optimizing supply chain for the best pricing

 QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Requirement

• 1-5 years of experience in customer service or transportation – operations experience preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Supply Chain, or Logistics preferred


• Customer Service or Ocean experience.

Language and Technical Skills Requirement

• General understanding of business and ocean shipping terms and concepts.

• Excellent Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft suite programs

• Analytical and problem-solving ability: Strong judgment, logical thinking, ability to resolve issues creatively.


• Communication/Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with internal/external clients, departments (Customer Service, Transportation, Accounting, and Documentation.


• Extremely Detail-Oriented


• Functional math


• Teamwork: Self-starting, Multi-tasking, Service-oriented, collaborative, builds strong relationships. 


• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is usually performed in an office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting and computer/phone usage. 

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.