Logistics Coordinator

Job description

**Who is BAMKO?** BAMKO is one of the top 10 largest companies in the branded merchandise space and the fastest growing of any of the top 50 companies in the $25 billion dollar industry. Over the last 5 years, BAMKO has won countless awards, including Best Places to Work & Best Client Promotions. With a culture built around the concepts of personal and professional growth, BAMKO puts values into actions. BAMKO has the best and the brightest employees who love a challenge that unlocks their highest potential. Our portfolio of clients have a range of known Fortune 1000 companies. This includes but is not limited to Dunkin’ Donuts, Tesla, Microsoft, Peloton and more! We are a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and innovative company where culture is at our core. We attract and retain high-level talent that continues to outpace the competition. If you are driven, have big brain ideas, are competitive and enjoy working with multiple teams, we want you to be a part of building something special here at BAMKO. BAMKO is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage domestic export programs and international import operations. This role owns the end-to-end movement of international shipments—from export documentation and carrier bookings to customs clearance and final delivery—while ensuring compliance with the import/export regulations of destination countries. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can navigate country-specific requirements, coordinate across warehouses, suppliers, forwarders, and project managers, and deliver effective solutions that meet client-specific requirements. **What YOU will do:** **Domestic Export Programs** - Prepare all export documentation for warehouses and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to shipment - Track export shipments proactively to identify and prevent problems before they impact delivery - When issues arise, contact the shipper and/or Project Manager promptly to drive resolution - Investigate the receiving requirements of the inbound country prior to shipment (e.g., product testing and supporting documentation for Japan, import requirements for Turkey, sanitizer/ingredient documentation for Australia) - Verify labeling requirements of the destination country and confirm shipments meet them before departure - Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports/exports, and customer issues - Monitor product import and export processes to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements - Successfully manage international shipments from point A to point B, presenting effective solutions to clients that meet their specific requirements - Arrange bookings with airlines, ocean carriers, co-loaders, and all other relevant parties **International Importing Programs** - Coordinate incoming international shipments end-to-end, including: - Freight forwarder coordination and booking - Customs clearance and broker communication - Delivery scheduling to the final destination/receiving location - Maintain accurate HTS classification listings for imported products and ensure correct tariff treatment **Who YOU are:** - 2+ years of import/export experience - Working knowledge of HTS classification and related requirements - Understanding of EORI, CERS, and U.S. import/export requirements - Strong knowledge of trucking and logistics methods, terminology, and practices - Experience with international shipping requirements, including import/export regulations - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel - Ability to interact and communicate effectively over the phone and through email - Ability to recognize when action is necessary and implement the required actions with urgency - Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously **Why BAMKO?** At BAMKO, we want you to be well and thrive. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, and a retirement plan with employer contribution. It is a fundamental policy of BAMKO not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal laws. BAMKO makes reasonable accommodation for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their healthcare provider for pregnancy, child birth, or related medical conditions. It is the policy of the Company to base decisions to employ, recruit, hire, and promote solely upon an individual's qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered. The Company also strives to ensure that all personnel actions (such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, Company-sponsored training, promotions, terminations and disciplinary actions) are applied in a non- discriminatory manner.