We are looking for a detail-oriented Imports Transportation Specialist to support international logistics for temperature-sensitive products. This position plays a central role in coordinating inbound shipments, maintaining visibility across the transportation process, and helping ensure goods arrive on schedule and in proper condition. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, confidence working with freight partners, and experience managing data-driven logistics activities in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
This dynamic company, that values employees and offers a hybrid schedule, is adding to their team! A reputable brand of bread and pastry products sold at supermarkets, wholesale clubs and food retailers nationwide with a global headquarters in Europe, Miami hub and a global clientele.
Keys to this Role:
Imports from "origin" and NVOCC
Perishables and Refrigerated goods
any knowledge of European shipments and Tariffs
Fluent English oral and written skills (French is a plus)
Location: Coral Gables
Schedule: 2 days Remote and 3 in Office
Salary $60,000-$65,000
Bonus: Discretionary
Benefits: 100% paid Insurance; 15 days' Vacation, plus 2 personal days, Holidays, 401k !
Responsibilities:
• Oversee import shipments from point of origin through final delivery, maintaining accurate shipment status updates across each stage of transit.
• Coordinate the movement of refrigerated and other perishable products to help preserve product integrity and meet delivery commitments.
• Partner with freight brokers, carriers, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers to organize transportation and address service-related issues.
• Review tariff-related charges, freight costs, and supporting invoices to identify discrepancies and support cost control.
• Track international shipments across multiple time zones and communicate schedule changes, delays, or delivery risks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve transportation exceptions and escalated shipment concerns by working closely with logistics partners and customer-facing teams.
• Analyze high-volume logistics data using Excel tools such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables to support reporting and operational decision-making.
• Maintain shipment records and contribute to ongoing process accuracy through the use of internal logistics platforms and reporting tools.
• Prior experience in import logistics, transportation coordination, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of handling perishable or refrigerated goods within a time-sensitive distribution environment.
• Familiarity with European shipping practices, tariffs, and related import cost considerations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with carriers, freight brokers, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers.
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid schedule with time split between remote work and the office.
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