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As a Freight & Brokerage Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the effectiveness of our Sidney yard and will ensure the smooth and compliant movement of shipments by truck or rail, including international shipments. If you are organized, detail-oriented and are good working with people, we'd love to meet you!\nThis position is located onsite at our Sidney, Nebraska lumber yard and office.\nCompensation:\nAs a Freight & Brokerage Coordinator, you will:\nCreate physical or online Bill of Ladings (BOL) for all shipments, ensuring compliance with customs and international trade regulations.\nAccurately declare goods, classification codes, and fulfill any additional customs requirements.\nPrepare all necessary paperwork for drivers, including special instructions, maps, phone numbers, and customs-related documentation for international shipments.\nContact customers before shipments leave the yard to gather customs-related information and documentation, ensuring import/export regulation compliance.\nEnsure the accuracy of shipping information, obtain driver signatures, and update the system with load ticket information.\nForward BOL copies to customers, especially for international shipments, meeting their importation needs.\nCollaborate with managers to schedule loads, aligning with customs clearance processes.\nProvide instructions to drivers and yard personnel regarding customs-specific requirements for international shipments.\nAct as the main point of contact for trucking calls, handling customs-related inquiries and providing guidance to drivers and dispatchers on customs clearance procedures.\nCollaborate with managers to optimize customs compliance and truck capacity for back orders, ensuring efficient utilization for international shipments.\nUpdate customer websites with shipping information, including customs-related details, tracking numbers, and expected delivery dates.\nEnsure products are in stock for customer pickup, review customs documentation submitted by drivers, and ensure compliance with SOPs for international shipments.\nReceive and process paperwork from drivers on shipments, following SOPs, and reviewing customs documentation for compliance.\nCollaborate with receiving yard employees to ensure accurate documentation for inbound rail shipments.\nConduct carrier onboarding, including evaluating carrier qualifications, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with company standards.\nProvide accurate rail and trucking freight quotes by analyzing shipment requirements, calculating costs, and communicating quotes to relevant teams.\nReview, validate, and approve/dispute carrier and rail invoices, maintaining records of the billing process.\nManage data and maintain a comprehensive database of approved carriers, rates, and performance metrics.\nCollaborate with various departments and external stakeholders to resolve issues, negotiate terms, and provide shipping cost information.\nStay informed about industry regulations and compliance standards, ensuring carriers adhere to safety and legal requirements.\nVerify that yard receiving reports match the incoming BOL and forward this information to the Inventory department, ensuring customs-specific information is accurately reported.\nCanada & Mexico Shipments (where applicable):Manage all export paperwork and border crossing documents, working with vendors and freight forwarders.\nMaintain knowledge of evolving customs regulations and export requirements for international shipments to Canada and Mexico.\nOversee the customs clearance process for shipments to Canada and Mexico, resolving any customs-related issues to ensure smooth border crossing.\nProvide customs-related support during phone backup, assisting with customs inquiries, documentation, and compliance.\n\nAttend daily shipping meetings and share customs clearance updates and insights to keep the team informed about international shipping compliance.\nPerform any other responsibilities assigned by management. \nQualifications:\nEducation: Minimum Requirement High School Diploma or equivalent. Community college or technical diploma an asset.\nExperience: Minimum Requirement is 5 years proven logistics/dispatch experience. Minimum Requirement is 3 years proven in Export processes. Knowledge of lumber shipping and/or forestry product shipping preferred.\n___\nDiscover how Bell’s mission and values are the core of our purpose - Learn more about our story.\nBenefits\nIn addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)\n401(k) with company match\nShort and long-term disability insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays and generous paid time off\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and employee/community hardship programs\nBell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.\nBell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nThis applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nBell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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