Job Purpose:
Performing the task of expediting (inbound and outbound), drop shipments, freight auditing and customs compliance.
Essential Job Duties:
- To ensure all shipments coming inbound and going outbound move as quickly as possible and are delivered within their schedule
- Resolve any issues associated with delays on any inbound or outbound shipments
- To ensure all shipments are proactively expedited through customs and are imported in accordance with customs compliance
- Identifying service failures in a timely manner and processed for credit approval according to the carrier guidelines
- When needed, move shipments as quickly as possible (next flight outs, hot shots, drop shipments, etc.)
- To provide timely international and domestic quotes for any Smith & Associates or Consignment shipment at a minimum cost where service is not jeopardized
- To proactively research missing freight and file claim if needed
- May be on call throughout the night
Job Qualifications
Experience:
- Transportation industry experience is preferred.
- Must be self-motivated
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Multi-tasking and organization skills a must
- Strong communication skills and excellent follow through are a must
Education:
- College degree or equivalent job experience preferred
Certifications:
- Forklift Certification or willing to complete
Software Requirements:
- Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel required
- Working knowledge of Internet
- Working knowledge of Smith and Associates’ Proprietary Systems
- Working knowledge of Smith and Associates’ Glovia platform
- Working knowledge of Axis
Physical Demands:
Lift packages up to 45 lbs
About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks eighth among all global distributors.
We buy and sell components 24 hours per day, with global sales of USD $3.4 billion in 2025 and in excess of USD $16 billion over the last five years. We’re always moving as we help manufacturers navigate market shifts, customize supply chain solutions, test components using cutting-edge technology, and more.
As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices spanning four continents. Our team members are spread out around the world while staying connected to each other, allowing us to provide the expertise of a multinational company while still giving the tailored support of a local business. We have regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong sales and purchasing offices in Austin, Bangalore, Berlin, Cluj-Napoca, Guadalajara, London, Munich, New York, Penang, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Tokyo, and distribution hubs in Houston, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit our company website: https://www.smithweb.com/
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Skills Required
- Transportation industry experience
- Must be self-motivated
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Multi-tasking and organization skills
- Strong communication skills and excellent follow through
- College degree or equivalent job experience
- Forklift certification or willingness to complete
- Working knowledge of MS Word
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Working knowledge of the Internet
- Working knowledge of Smith and Associates' Proprietary Systems
- Working knowledge of Glovia platform
- Working knowledge of Axis
- Ability to lift packages up to 45 lbs
- Willingness to be on-call overnight
What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more
