Posted 2/16/10

TITLE: Export Transportation Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Distribution and Logistics
LOCATION: Miami, FL
REPORTS TO: Regional Logistics Manager

This job is located in Miami. Provides coordination of exports from U.S. based distribution centers to company warehouse locations domiciled throughout Central America and the Caribbean.

• Prepare and coordinate bookings for ocean and air cargo directly with the ocean carriers and freight forwarders
• Route and dispatch container loads for export from the U.S.
• Responsible for control and tracking of carrier equipment
• Support communication and provide timely information to compliance and DC personnel
• Liaison between PriceSmart DC personnel, compliance, freight forwarders and carriers

Note: These areas of experience cover all aspects of the position. No one candidate is expected to meet all the qualifications below. However, preference will be given to the candidates based on how well they meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a shipping/distribution environment
• Must have knowledge of international shipping as well as export document preparation and requirements for air freight and ocean
• Must be willing and able to work well in a fast-paced environment with multiple requests, interruptions and priorities
• Demonstrated Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) oral and written fluency preferred
• Strong writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Computer skills (MS-Office) required, (Access, Power Point, AS/400) preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.
This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accomodate individuals with a disability.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com with a CC to lgarzon@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com with a CC to lgarzon@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate "Export Transportation Coordinator" and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Rd., Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.