Supply Chain and Import Coordinator
6 days ago
Inwood
Job DescriptionJoin LaundryLux Laundrylux is the North American supplier of Electrolux Professional & Wascomat equipment for Laundromats, Coin Laundries & On-Premises Laundries. From financing to repairs, Laundrylux provides a comprehensive set of services to help with all elements of commercial laundry. Supply Chain and Import Coordinator What we are looking for: The Supply Chain & Import Coordinator is responsible for the procurement and import processes for overseas freight imports. This role will involve managing vendor relationships, coordinating international shipments, and ensuring compliance with import regulations. Before we continue to dive into the requirements for the role let’s talk about Why you should join LaundryLux? Career Advancement: We offer a career, not just a job. We invest in the personal and professional growth of every employee because we believe growth leads to both business impact and personal fulfillment. Learning and Development: We foster a culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development, with continuous learning Diversity Initiatives: We are proud to have launched the Women’s Initiative focused on building a better workplace for women, providing support, and recognizing the talented women within our company. LaundryLux Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans, • Life Insurance, • 401(k) with company matching, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Holidays, • Profit Sharing, • Employee Referral Program, • Mentorship Program, • Company Sponsored Training, • Place and monitor Purchase Orders (PO’s) with multiple vendors, monitor order status, track shipments, determining the cost of deliveries and the best methods of transportation., • Coordinate international freight shipments, selecting ocean carriers, assign truckers, manage shipping schedules, and ensure compliance with import/export regulations and documentation requirements., • Monitor shipments from origin to destination, provide updates to stakeholders and resolve any issues related to delays, customs, or transportation., • Review import documentation for accuracy and compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade regulations; prepare and submit necessary paperwork to brokers for customs clearance., • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to facilitate efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions., • Collaborate with inventory management teams to monitor stock levels, anticipate demand, and adjust shipping schedules for priority items to maintain optimal inventory levels., • Monitor and analyze freight costs, assist with negotiating competitive rates with shipping carriers, and find ways to optimize shipping expenses while maintaining quality service., • Ensure accurate receipt entry of machines, verify serial numbers, and maintain data integrity in ERP system., • Maintain accurate records in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, including purchase orders, shipment details, and inventory updates, ensuring timely data entry and document organization., • Collaborate with team members to enhance purchasing and logistics processes, focusing on efficiencies in procurement, order tracking, and freight management., • Proactively identify and address any logistical issues that could impact delivery timelines, coordinating with internal teams as needed., • Produce and maintain reports on freight costs, delivery times, and inventory turnover to support decision-making and provide insights to management, • Research vendors and collect prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services., • Coordinate with receiving and accounting teams to approve supplier and logistics invoices, ensuring accurate landed cost recording., • Create and maintain spreadsheets for data analysis to support various logistics and purchasing activities.What you should have:, • Strong organizational and attention to detail, • Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills, • Adaptable, • Must have excellent verbal, active listening, and written skills, • Strong collaboration skills, • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices reflect an attitude of customer service, responsiveness, and concern., • Must demonstrate good judgment, • Self-driven and results-oriented with a focus on providing outstanding service., • Must demonstrate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with strong presentation skills., • High School diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred. If you are looking for your next challenge, then this is your chance to join our team of exceptionally talented, creative and innovative professionals. We want you! We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Our company participates in E-Verify.