Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Summary The Supply Chain department is tasked with creating value for Makita and its customers by planning inventory to efficiently meet customer’s needs, while effectively using Makita’s resources. This role ensures smooth processing and review of import shipments, back-up of export shipments and supports Makita’s Supply Chain department. Essential Job Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Import Traffic Coordinator is primarily responsible for ensuring the proper and timely movement of freight and information while complying with any internal and external requirements. Their primary focus is track and trace duties for ocean import shipments. The qualified candidate is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the global logistics field. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills Required Education and/or Experience Desired The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position works in a hybrid environment and will be required to use software and tools to communicate with others while working remotely. At times this role will be needed at the office to receive or arrange export shipments. The work is fast paced, focused on continuous improvement and continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Travel No regular travel is planned, however occasional travel may be required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs. Equal Opportunity Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.