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Export/Import Coordinator in South Chesterfield, Virginia at Blueprint Automation

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Blueprint Automation
South Chesterfield, Virginia, 23834, United States
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Job Description

Company Overview:

At Blueprint Automation, we design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

We are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are.

Position:
We are currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for all import/export items at our South Chesterfield, VA location.

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for all inbound and outbound material shipments and inventory. They are also responsible for directing the import and export functions within the shipping and receiving department. Additionally, they will provide leadership, training, mentoring, and coaching to the shipping/receiving employees.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Lead the import and export, including international, process for BPA machines and associated parts
  • Examine inbound receipts, communicating any variances or damages.
  • Record incoming receipts in MRP system, properly tag material, and place in the desired location.
  • Continually inspect and maintain the physical condition of workspace along with the accountability of inventory within the area.
  • Document, manage and communicate material transfer between divisions.
  • Communicate shipment schedules and specifics with vendors and customers.
  • Oversee the responsibility for packaging, recording, and shipping of sales orders, returns, and transfers as required, in a quality manner.
  • Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with various means of carriers including international and expedited shipping.
  • Open claim adjustments and resolve shipment problems with freight companies.
  • Process and communicate international shipping documentation.
  • Prepare and coordinate customs-related documents and follow established shipping procedures and support sister facility in Colorado as needed.
  • Monitor vendor return shelf and assembly return carts to reduce the turn rate.
  • Maintain control of vendor management material to limit outages or excess and price error.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Education/ Experience & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant supervisory experience in a logistics/shipping/manufacturing environment required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct and manage resources, make decisions, solve problem, exercise good judgment and flexibility and maintain budgets and schedules.
  • Expert-level proficiency wish customized Harmonized Shipping Codes, Bill of Lading, Country of Origin etc.
  • High result orientation and cost sensitivity.
  • Highly developed customer and goal orientation.
  • Hands-on mentality, leading by example.
  • Understanding of supply chains and inventory management/ transactions required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills required, experience with MRP systems and MS applications a plus.
  • Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack required; forklift certified.
  • Ability to interact with clients.

    • At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

    BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to pass a drug screen and background check successfully.

    BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 20 days of PTO during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match.

    BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

    *External Staffing Agencies: This role is not authorized for external staffing agency assistance.

    Job Location

    South Chesterfield, Virginia, 23834, United States

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