Logistics Coordinator Jobs

Do you want to make a positive impact? Are you interested in helping us achieve our vision of a highly efficient grid that powers a cleaner planet? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment surrounded by colleagues who are creative, focused and mission-driven? If so, read on to see if this might be the job you have been dreaming about.

We are reimagining the grid with high-impact technology and services that provide a digital, secure, and accessible power system – accelerating renewable energy adoption and wide-scale electrification for a net zero world. We collaborate with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.

With commitment to accelerating the energy transition, we are determined to achieve our mission to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world. Come join our team!

We are currently looking for a Logistics Coordinator based in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area to support our Supply Chain team.

The Position

The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for planning, executing, and tracking all global logistics activities. You will work with our 3PL partners to arrange small, large, and single type shipments inbound to our manufacturing site and outbound to project sites all over the world. This position will report to the Sourcing Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain a deep understanding of the transportation industry with a focus on FTL, LTL (North America), and ocean, air shipping (globally)
• Monitor, enter, and update relevant shipment data in appropriate databases (for ex: shipping and RFQ trackers) for multiple unique shipments simultaneously
• Subject matter leader in international shipping rules and regulations to maintain a deep understanding for global custom (import/export) processes and incoterms
• Prepare accurate shipping documentation (commercial invoices, certificate of origin, packing list, etc.)
• Risk analysis: Communicate, track and updates the logistics risks with clearly defined mitigation plans
• Proactively address and resolve shipping related issues and risks in a timely manner and, identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Daily interaction with Project Team, Procurement Team, Manufacturing Team, Vendors, and 3PL Shipping Partners
• Support in developing/improving logistic trackers, processes, and procedures as well as project specific logistic plans
• Prioritize inquiries based on level of urgency, identifying matters that require an immediate response
• Schedule and monitor the global logistic schedules to ensure timely, cost effective and accurate delivery of material to project sites around the world

Requirements

• Global logistic experience and understanding of ocean, air, and ground freight
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a closely related field

Desired Skills And Experience

• Ability to manage time and projects effectively by adjusting quickly to new and different priorities
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Understanding of and ability to assign Harmonized Tariff Serialization (HTS) to goods for import
• Values collaboration and learning alongside passionate coworkers and supervisors that are committed to professional development
• Can work effectively with a variety of different people at all levels
• Proficient in MS Office and Smartsheet is highly desirable
• Master's Degree in business, supply chain, or a closely related field
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, both with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong data gathering skills and ability transfer knowledge to process artifacts
• Exemplary organizational skills – ability to breakdown complex business problems into actionable progress steps to solution

Location

This position is based in either our headquarters in Durham, NC or at our manufacturing site in St. Petersburg, FL.

Travel Requirements

This role involves supporting manufacturing and project delivery, as such the candidate may be required to travel domestically or internationally on occasion.

Safety Requirements

Smart Wires team members are expected to comply with all safety requirements and regulations when working at Smart Wires facilities and visiting customer sites. This includes adherence to all state and local regulations. Additional safety precautions may include the use of PPE gear as needed per site requirements.

Benefits

The Company

Smart Wires is a global power technology company advancing the delivery of affordable, clean electricity worldwide. With our innovative technology and advanced analytics, we maximize the grid’s capacity. This means more renewables, at a lower cost and with less disruption to communities and the environment. Smart Wires is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a global workforce spread across four continents. Our team collaborates with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.

The Culture

We are passionate about creating a culture that empowers our team to create positive change for everyone., and achieve their full potential, based on our core values:

Making an impact - We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone. We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.

Collaboration to drive success - We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve. We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.

Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver. Acting with integrity and authenticity – and maintaining clear, open communication – ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions. We do what we say we will do.

Tenacious courage - We are clear on our path. We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it’s not popular. We have tenacity, grit and determination. We push the boundaries of what’s thought to be possible – so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.

• Smart Wires is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Smart Wires complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of any skin color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.**