Import Export Logistics Coordinator Job at AkzoNobel, Nashville, TN

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  • AkzoNobel
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

Proactively coordinate import and export activities across all business units and functions in North America to include custom clearance and import/export forwarder management.  Will work with internal stakeholders in alignment with international shipping requirements.  Will serve as the liasion between the business and freight forwarders.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent level of customer service.  Will communication with origin offices, shippers and customers via e-mail and telephone.
  • Manage Air or Ocean documents and processes per client requirements.
  • Maintain files, ensuring that costs and billing are in compliance with policies and procedures.  Must be able to negotiate rates.
  • Maintain daily tracking, providing status update to customers.  Will ensure accuracy and timely data entry.
  • Manage containers and single shipments from various regions.
  • Perform, understand, and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation.
  • Manage conflicting business interests.  Must be able to understand and resolve barriers.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Logistics or related field.
  • 2 years' experience in International Freight Forwarding to include Air and Ocean shipping procedures.
  • Broad understanding of import and export processes in chemical manufacturing.  Must be knowledgeable of customs clearance.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies.
  • Proficient organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.  Must be detail-oriented.
  • Effective decision-making skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.  Strong knowledge of operational systems (FCL, LCL, Airfreight) required.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 44554

Job Tags

Permanent employment,

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