Temporary Transportation & Trade Compliance Coordinator

The role

The Transportation & Trade Compliance Coordinator manages inbound and outbound freight from manufacturer pickup to delivery. The role focuses on scheduling and routing shipments, managing carrier costs, and supporting customs with classification and documentation.

What you will do

• Coordinate inbound freight from contract manufacturers by confirming ready dates, pallet counts, and shipping documents.
• Plan and book outbound shipments against due dates.
• Pull freight estimates and quotes from carriers to compare cost and transit time.
• Negotiate rates with carriers on spot and recurring lanes.
• Schedule and route shipments across parcel, LTL and FTL.
• Create and update shipments in SAP, post Goods Receipts and Goods Issues.
• Resolve quantity, PO and SAP discrepancies with CMs, the warehouse and Planning.
• Track shipments to delivery and keep the Transportation Tracker current.
• Collect signed BOLs, proof of delivery and shipping documents.
• Classify products and maintain the master classification file for new SKUs and duty rates.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation, logistics, freight coordination or supply chain operations.
• Hands-on SAP experience, including deliveries and Goods Issue / Goods Receipt postings, or the equivalent in another ERP.
• Experience booking and tracking shipments with carriers across parcel, LTL and FTL.
• Working knowledge of freight documents: bill of lading, proof of delivery, packing list, commercial invoice.
• Strong Excel skills: filters, lookups, pivot tables and keeping trackers clean.
• Comfort working across two functions and shifting priorities between Transportation and Customs as volume requires.
• Clear, professional written and phone communication with outside partners.

Nice to have

• Experience working with contract manufacturers or third-party suppliers on inbound freight.
• Experience with a transportation management or shipment visibility platform.
• Experience with cross-border (US/Canada) shipments and working with customs brokers.
• Working knowledge of tariff classification, customs entries, country of origin or free trade agreement documentation.
• Experience with freight invoice audit or freight claims.
• Diploma or degree in supply chain, logistics or business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

About the company

Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized beauty brand inspired by Brazil’s beauty rituals. Headquartered in New York, it has expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany.