Logistics Planner I (International)

Lancesoft

Duluth, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$34.48

LOCATION

Duluth, GA

POSTED

7 days ago

POSITION PURPOSE
The Logistics & Trade Compliance Analyst executes day-to-day international trade operations across inbound and parts outbound activities. This role is responsible for processing a high volume of import and export shipments, maintaining accurate shipment data in SAP, updating transit and arrival milestones, coordinating clearances with customs brokers and 4PL providers, and ensuring timely communication across internal teams.
Owns spare parts inbound operations, handles all SAP shipment updates, and performs all support and operational activities such as cost validation, PR generation, operational reporting, and shipping control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Processes all inbound shipments for serialized units, machinery, and fully owns spare parts inbound operations.
•Communicates daily with customs brokers and 4PL partners to coordinate clearance and release of inbound goods.
•Prepares, reviews, and organizes all import documentation, ensuring accuracy for customs submission (Invoice, Packing List, BL, CO, etc.).
•Coordinates freight pick ups (air, sea, ground) based on shipment requirements.
•Monitors arrival milestones and transit updates to ensure shipments remain on schedule.
•Updates all inbound shipment data in SAP, including: Order number for each serialized unit
•Prepares all standard export documentation.
•Coordinates outbound shipments in SAP/TMS.
•Performs daily tracking of departures, transit movements, and customer notifications.
•Records operational incidents and escalate issues that exceed defined autonomy.
•Performs initial validation of logistics invoices, rates, and service charges.
•Generates Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for logistics services and follows up on approvals.
•Maintains operational dashboards and trackers for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
•Prepares operational reports for shipment flows, exceptions, and cycle times.
•Supports internal teams with documentation, shipment inquiries, and status updates.

Reporting and Documentation
•Manifestación de Valor (Value Declaration)
•Prepares and submits the Manifestación de Valor in VUCEM for standard inbound operations.
•Gathers all supporting documentation and inputs required for accurate submission.
•Ensures the accuracy and regulatory compliance of all data included in the declaration.
•and audit-ready electronic import files for each assigned shipment.
•Monitors inbound shipment status, transit progress, and customs release timelines to ensure on time arrival and proper communication with internal stakeholders.
•Prepares and validates standard export documentation, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB, and Certificates of Origin.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
•Partner with production, purchasing, sales, marketing, finance, and 4PL partner teams to align supply plans with operational goals and customer expectations.

COMPETENCES:
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Proficient in Trade compliance, logistics, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
•Skilled in refining algorithms to support data-driven decisions.
•Evaluate multiple options and alternatives to determine the best course of action.
•Translates requirements into clear, actionable plans.
•Demonstrates fact-based problem-solving expertise.

Communication Skills
•Clearly articulates analytical results in verbal and written formats tailored to the audience.
•Effectively aligns messaging to diverse stakeholder groups.
•Negotiates with suppliers to ensure consistent material flow.
•Communicates seamlessly across all organizational levels.
•Collaboration and Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills:
•Excels in oral, written, and aural communication in English and native language(s).
•Thrives in intercultural, cross-functional, and cross-brand team environments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
•3 years’experience in Trade Compliance and Logistics
•Bachelor's: business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar are highly desirable
•Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
•Experience with SAP modules (MM, PP, LES) or JDE is advantageous.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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