Traffic and Logistics Coordinator

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures avariety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessedthrough a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. JohnCrane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications,and engineered components.

Job Purpose:

To ensure the efficient and compliant handling of import shipments, documentation, and logistics operations, supporting the company’s supply chain and trade compliance objectives.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Request import processing for shipments flagged by courier alerts (DHL, UPS, and/or Forwarders).
• Review import customs declarations (pedimentos), validating auditable fields to prevent future penalties.
• Prioritize shipments identified as critical to operations.
• Generate Certificates of Origin when required by tariff classification to benefit from trade agreements.
• Request approval for the logistics expenses according to the DOA.
• Ensure that shipments processed through courier accounts are exclusively for the Vallejo plant.
• Enter expense accounts and customs documentation into the ANA foreign trade system.
• Request missing import documents from the Purchasing department.
• Identify import operations for the Vallejo plant within the ANA system.
• Process automatic notices through the Foreign Trade Single Window (VUCEM).
• Prepare import letters when necessary.
• Request freight costs per shipment.
• Prepare operational reports (taxes, expenses, imports).
• Maintain control of expense accounts prepared by the Customs Broker.
• Manage spreadsheets and value manifests per shipment.

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in import logistics or customs operations.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and foreign trade systems (ANA, VUCEM).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardlessof race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud tobe an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Additional Information

According our mission, vision and Global Policies: Under no circumstances shall Staff be charged any fee or other costs in relation to their recruitment to work at Smiths, whether directly or indirectly. Any recruitment fees shall be paid by Smiths.

Smiths will not employ anyone below the age of 18. Smiths will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself of the member of Staff’s age before that person starts work at Smiths. When persons under the age of 18 are employed, they must not do work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous or harmful or interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school.