Inbound Logistics Coordinator (part Time)

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

Job Title: Inbound Logistics Coordinator (Part-Time)Hours: 20-30 hours per week (ideal: ~20 hours)
Working Hours: Coverage required between 5:00-6:00am PT through 3:00-4:00pm PT
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-time, long-term
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Inbound Logistics Coordinator to support day-to-day inbound freight operations and supplier coordination. This role is critical to ensuring inventory moves smoothly from manufacturers and vendors into U.S.-based fulfillment and warehouse locations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing logistics workflows across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate inbound shipments from international and domestic suppliers to U.S. warehouses and 3PLs
  • Track purchase orders, shipment milestones, ETAs, and delivery confirmations
  • Communicate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and internal teams to ensure timely receipt of goods
  • Prepare, review, and manage shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, BOLs, ASN data, etc.)
  • Monitor delays, discrepancies, or damages and proactively flag risks with clear recommendations
  • Maintain accurate logistics trackers and systems (spreadsheets, ERP, WMS, or TMS tools)
  • Support customs clearance coordination and follow up on holds or exceptions
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, and Finance to ensure inbound accuracy and visibility
  • Assist with process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives as volume scales
Requirements
Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in inbound logistics, supply chain coordination, or freight operations
  • Hands-on experience working with freight forwarders, 3PLs, and overseas suppliers
  • Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation
  • High attention to detail with excellent follow-through
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Comfortable working early hours aligned to Pacific Time
  • Proficient with Google Sheets / Excel and logistics tracking tools
  • Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities independently
Nice-to-Have
  • Experience supporting DTC, CPG, beauty, or e-commerce brands
  • Familiarity with U.S. customs processes and HTS classifications
  • Experience working with ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) or WMS platforms
  • Prior experience supporting a U.S.-based team in a remote environment
What Success Looks Like
  • Inbound shipments arrive on time with accurate documentation
  • Issues are flagged early with context and proposed solutions
  • Internal teams have clear, reliable inbound visibility
  • Logistics workflows are organized, documented, and scalable

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1624959
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned