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Sol de JaneiroTemporary Transportation & Trade Compliance Coordinator
Sol de Janeiro, a globally recognized and award-winning beauty brand established in 2015, is hiring a Temporary Transportation & Trade Compliance Coordinator on a remote basis.…
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Sol de Janeiro, a globally recognized and award-winning beauty brand established in 2015, is hiring a Temporary Transportation & Trade Compliance Coordinator on a remote basis. The company draws inspiration from Brazilian beauty rituals and operates globally with headquarters in New York alongside teams in Paris, London, and Germany. This temporary position focuses heavily on managing inbound and outbound freight operations, from arranging shipments with contract manufacturers to confirming delivery…
Job Description
Sol de Janeiro, a globally recognized and award-winning beauty brand established in 2015, is hiring a Temporary Transportation & Trade Compliance Coordinator on a remote basis. The company draws inspiration from Brazilian beauty rituals and operates globally with headquarters in New York alongside teams in Paris, London, and Germany.
This temporary position focuses heavily on managing inbound and outbound freight operations, from arranging shipments with contract manufacturers to confirming delivery and completing goods receipts. The coordinator handles shipment scheduling and carrier pricing across parcel, LTL, and FTL methods, while maintaining accurate tracking records and resolving logistical discrepancies. Additionally, the role provides support to customs and trade compliance by assisting with product classifications, documentation, and broker clearance requests.
This role suits professionals with prior supply chain and logistics experience who can effectively balance transportation duties with customs tasks in a fast-paced environment. Sol de Janeiro is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound freight shipments from contract manufacturers by confirming ready dates, pallet counts, and shipping documents before scheduling pickups
- Plan and book outbound shipments according to due dates while collaborating with the warehouse on readiness and appointments
- Gather and compare freight estimates and quotes from carriers to determine optimal pricing and transit times
- Negotiate spot and recurring lane rates with carriers and present recommendations to leadership
- Schedule and route parcel, LTL, and FTL shipments, swiftly re-booking any loads rejected or delayed by carriers
- Create and update shipments in SAP, post Goods Receipts and Goods Issues, and maintain current delivery dates
- Resolve purchase order, quantity, and SAP discrepancies alongside contract manufacturers, the warehouse, and planning teams
- Monitor shipments to delivery, update the Transportation Tracker with ETD, ETA, and actual delivery milestones, and flag delays promptly
- Collect signed bills of lading, proof of delivery, and shipping records, handing complete cross-border paperwork to customs
- Review carrier invoices and accessorial charges, flag inconsistencies, and file loss or damage freight claims
- Classify new SKUs, maintain the master classification file, and coordinate duty rates with merchandising
- Prepare commercial invoices and proformas not managed by SAP and handle broker clearance requests via the customs inbox
- Assist with country-of-origin certifications, free trade agreement paperwork, drawback submissions, and monthly duty forecasting
- Conduct internal entry audits, maintain classification rationale documentation, and escalate technical choices to the customs lead
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight coordination, or supply chain operations
- Hands-on experience with SAP deliveries and Goods Issue or Goods Receipt postings, or equivalent ERP experience
- Demonstrated experience booking and tracking parcel, LTL, and FTL shipments with carriers
- Working familiarity with shipping documents including bills of lading, packing lists, proof of delivery, and commercial invoices
- Strong Excel skills encompassing filters, lookups, pivot tables, and tracker management
- Ability to manage two distinct functions and adjust priorities between transportation and customs tasks based on volume
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with external partners
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with third-party suppliers or contract manufacturers regarding inbound freight
- Familiarity with shipment visibility platforms or transportation management systems
- Experience handling cross-border shipments between the United States and Canada alongside customs brokers
- Working knowledge regarding customs entries, tariff classification, free trade agreements, or country of origin documentation
- Background in freight claims or freight invoice auditing
- A diploma or degree in business, supply chain, or logistics
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What is the location and remote status of this role?
The position is remote.
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a temporary role.
What salary does this position offer?
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What primary system experience is required?
Candidates must have hands-on SAP experience with deliveries, Goods Issue, and Goods Receipt postings, or equivalent ERP experience.
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