Responsibilities

Coordinate domestic and international inbound transportation of materials, equipment, and other goods from suppliers, including time-sensitive, high-value, and specialized freight.
Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with freight carriers, brokers, forwarders, and logistics service providers, considering cost, reliability, service capabilities, and business requirements.
Obtain and evaluate freight quotations, negotiate competitive rates and service terms, and identify opportunities to improve transportation costs and service performance.
Coordinate specialized logistics requirements for sensitive, oversized, or one-of-a-kind equipment, working with internal stakeholders and qualified transportation partners to address handling, packaging, insurance, and delivery considerations.
Monitor shipment status, identify potential delays or disruptions, communicate risks proactively, and coordinate solutions with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
Support international shipment documentation, customs clearance, and import/export activities in coordination with customs brokers and appropriate internal compliance resources.
Coordinate delivery appointments and receiving readiness with suppliers, carriers, and Shipping & Receiving, including site-access and unloading requirements for specialized shipments.
Coordinate freight claims for lost or damaged shipments, maintaining supporting documentation and working with carriers, suppliers, insurers, and internal stakeholders through resolution.
Collaborate with Shipping & Receiving and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, share lessons learned, and support consistent logistics practices across sites.
Review freight costs, carrier performance, and shipment data to identify trends, validate charges, and recommend improvements to logistics efficiency and reliability.
Support general procurement activities across Kairos as business needs require, including supplier identification, RFQs, quotation evaluation, supplier selection, purchase order placement, and order management.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and commercial terms within assigned authority, and support supplier performance management and issue resolution.

Qualification

Experience in logisticsExperience using ERPExperience using Microsoft ExcelKnowledgeStrong verbal

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
4+ years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation coordination, procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or related supply chain functions.
Experience in logistics, transportation coordination, procurement, purchasing, or related supply chain functions, with demonstrated responsibility for managing logistics and purchasing activities.
Experience coordinating freight transportation, evaluating shipping options, working with carriers or logistics providers, and resolving shipment or delivery issues.
Working knowledge of procurement processes, including supplier identification, RFQs, quotation evaluation, purchase order management, and supplier performance.
Experience using ERP, procurement, logistics, or other business systems to manage transactions, maintain accurate records, and support operational activities.

Preferred

Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments, including freight forwarding, customs brokers, and import/export documentation.
Familiarity with specialized transportation requirements involving high-value, oversized, sensitive, or time-critical equipment.
Experience sourcing transportation providers, negotiating freight rates, analyzing shipping costs, and evaluating carrier performance.
Familiarity with freight classifications, Incoterms, transportation insurance, packaging requirements, and shipment risk management.
Experience supporting process improvements or change initiatives involving Shipping & Receiving, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or other cross-functional teams.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, ERP/procurement platforms, and data reporting or visualization tools to improve operational visibility and efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Buyer III / Logistics Coordinator at Kairospower · LumiJobs

Buyer III / Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Kairospower

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