“Opening world markets…One company at a time”. If the phrase sounds intriguing, we may have an opening for you. We are always looking for individuals who have a “can-do” approach, are committed to quality customer service, and are constantly thinking up new ways to get things done.

TLR – Total Logistics Resource, Inc. is an international freight forwarder and customs house broker with offices in Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX. Founded in 1974, we have customers around the world that rely on our knowledge and skill to help them trade in the international marketplace. Our commitment to being solution focused while providing exemplary customer service has enabled us to sit at the planning table with some of the largest importers and exports in their markets.

We are currently seeking a collaborative, results oriented professional to join our Portland office as a Logistics Specialist. At TLR we believe in doing anything to become the most loved and trusted provider of international services and finding team members that will help foster that vision is paramount to our success.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Promoting a positive relationship with TLR’s clients, other team members, and vendors by ensuring accurate, timely and proactive customer service.
• Nurturing the TLR-Client relationship by educating and assisting to define their needs.
• Engaging in proactive cross-training in order to ensure seamless customer service on all accounts in the department.
• Processing shipments through TLR’s operating system, including but not limited to opening files, requesting documents, updating shipment information, ensuring timely ISF, billing, and submitting shipment information to various agencies/departments as required.
• Creating quotations for individual shipments including ocean FCL, LCL, air, foreign to foreign shipments, and inland transportation.
• Collecting, reviewing and distributing inbound documentation to ensure timely delivery of documents and handover to customs broker.
• Targeting and implementing process improvements including updating client profiles, S.O.P.’s and other department resources.
• Liaising with overseas agents and US carriers including steamship lines, airlines, warehouses and trucking companies to facilitate freight movement.
• Maintaining and updating client and department shipment reports.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Four years of professional experience with emphasis on international logistics, specifically the routing of international cargo through various modes.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with external and internal customers to gather information and coordinate projects and/or shipments to satisfy the client’s needs.
• Solid experience working directly with Supply Chain EDI/WMS systems - CargoWise preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global freight forwarding or import and/or related industry such as distribution, supply chain logistics.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service skills and ability to organize, prioritize and execute against established KPIs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field desired.
• HazMat certifications (IATA, IMDG and DOT)
• Applied knowledge of Incoterms