Job Description
Your Job Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is hiring an International Logistics Specialist in Wichita, KS or Tulsa, OK. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate all international logistics activities for our Mass Transfer and Combustion businesses. Your responsibility includes managing shipments, working closely with carriers and customs brokers, and ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations. Your efforts will be pivotal in maintaining timely and cost-effective delivery of goods while optimizing logistics processes.
Our Team You will be part of a dynamic logistics and supply chain team that collaborates across procurement, sales, warehouse, and finance departments. This cross-functional team is dedicated to improving international shipping operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with international trade laws and company policies.
What You Will Do - Create, review, and manage international shipping documentation such as Bill of Lading (BL), Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Commercial Invoices (CI), Packing Lists (PL), and customs declarations including Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Automated Export System (AES).
- Coordinate and monitor inbound and outbound international shipments to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery across multiple transportation modes.
- Manage relationships and performance of logistics service providers and freight forwarders, identifying systemic operational issues and implementing corrective actions to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with procurement, sales, warehouse, and finance teams to develop and optimize inter- and intra-company international logistics processes, driving waste reduction and process efficiency improvements.
- Define, track, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics operations to internal and external stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex international logistics challenges, proactively monitor shipment statuses, resolve delays, and manage shipment exceptions.
- Ensure strict compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations, international trade laws, customs requirements, and internal policies.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Experience in international logistics and international trade with working knowledge of import/export regulations.
- Experience managing customs brokers and third-party trade-related service providers.
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with import/export regulations, Incoterms, and customs procedures.
- Proficient in logistics software, ERP systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and MS Office applications.
What Will Put You Ahead - 5 years or more of experience in international logistics and international trade with working knowledge of import/export regulations.
- Experience working in or with Mass Transfer and Combustion business sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize inter- and intra-company logistics processes.
- Experience defining and tracking logistics KPIs and using data for continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills capable of working across multiple organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste, and reduce emissions.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Job Tags
Flexible hours,