Import & Export Logistics Specialist (International Transportation) in Longview, Washington at Northwest Hardwoods Inc

Join a Team That Keeps the World Moving!

What if your work helped connect North American hardwood products with customers around the world?! Northwest Hardwoods is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a fully integrated global supplier serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our Logistics team plays a key role in making sure the right products get to the right place, at the right time. From transportation and warehousing to inventory coordination, order fulfillment, and delivery planning, our team keeps product moving and customers supported. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation.

At Northwest Hardwoods (NWH), you’ll play an important role in keeping our global supply chain moving. As an Import & Export Logistics Specialist, you’ll collaborate with teams across the organization to coordinate shipments, solve problems, manage changing priorities, and help keep our operation running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in getting the details right.

Why This Role Matters:

This position is all about coordination, communication, and attention to detail. You’ll be the person connecting the dots across international shipments - coordinating with customers, carriers, suppliers, customs partners, and internal teams to make sure orders are processed accurately and shipments move smoothly from origin to destination. From import/export documentation, shipment scheduling to tracking deliveries and resolving issues, you’ll help keep product moving across borders and ensure everything is where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. You will play a direct role in keeping our global supply chain running smoothly and serving customers around the world.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with Buyers and Vendors to arrange shipment details for import purchases
• Process import documents to submit ISF requests
• Work with Customs Broker and CBP to resolve any clearance or inspection discrepancies
• Collaborate with drayage carriers for container delivery to NWH/3PL locations
• Review new orders and update information in ERP system
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Request bookings with ocean carriers and freight forwarders based on customer ETA requirements and export routing guide
• Arrange for container loading and delivering to ramp or port with drayage carrier in TMS
• Coordinate with material availability, shipping schedule and internal departments to ensure orders ship on time and comply with all export requirements
• Maintain shipment details in Excel spreadsheet
• Track vessel bookings and drayage loads within TMS (Transportation Management System)
• Research and resolve Operational and Receiving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support commercial organization with relevant information such as ocean and drayage rates
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with vendors and key internal stakeholders
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, reliable, communicates clearly, and is excited to contribute with/to a team.

Required:

• High school diploma
• Available to work in-office (Monday – Friday)
• Excel knowledge
• Minimum of 2 years of Import/Export experience
• International logistics experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain with one year relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge with ERP and TMS - highly desired

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Highly organized: You can manage multiple shipments, priorities, and issues without losing sight of the details.
• A problem solver: When something goes off plan, you stay calm, investigate the issue, and find a solution.
• Self-directed: You’re comfortable making decisions and moving work forward with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented: You understand that accuracy in logistics and documentation matters.
• A strong communicator: You can work effectively with internal teams and vendors across different cultures and geographies.
• Customer-focused: You care about delivering a positive experience and following through on commitments.
• Technically comfortable: You have strong Miscrosoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams and are comfortable learning new logistics and transportation software.

What We Offer:

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an experienced professional who enjoys keeping complex operations moving, solving problems, and working with people around the world, we’d love to hear from you!

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.