Import-Export Logistics Coordinator

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon Washington and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow manufacture and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliatesTrapa Forest Products Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. Our tagline Find a better way every day encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship Endeavor to balance and maintain economic social and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity Embrace challenges with grit determination and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement Strive to enhance our processes products and people.
• Customer Satisfaction Be nimble responsive and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement Be a responsive supportive and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people new technologies and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Hampton Lumber Sales is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to join our logistics team as an Import/Export Logistics Coordinator. This role will manage the end-to-end coordination of domestic and international shipments ensuring efficient cost-effective and compliant movement of goods across our supply chain. The Import/Export Logistics Coordinator works closely with sales carriers and external partners to dispatch shipments track orders and provide visibility into shipment activity. This position plays a critical role in supporting a fast-paced high-volume sales organization. This role will collaborate cross-functionally across the organization and contribute to continuous improvement in logistics processes and execution.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions financial and legal guidance and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Dispatch and coordinate shipments across ports rail and warehouses ensuring efficient and on-time delivery
• Track and trace shipments across ocean rail and truck modes providing timely updates and proactively resolving delays or service disruptions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers managing scheduling accessorials and issue resolution
• Obtain evaluate and support negotiation of freight rates to ensure cost-effective transportation solutions
• Accurately enter and maintain shipment and freight data in systems (e.g. LumberTrack) ensuring data integrity and supporting freight audit processes
• Maintain and analyze reports on shipment activity costs and service performance; identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Coordinate import and export shipments ensuring compliance with trade regulations and accuracy of all required documentation
• Partner with warehouses and service providers for smooth flow of goods and inventory across locations
• Act as a liaison between sales carriers and customers delivering clear communication and high-quality service
• Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies claims and exceptions while developing solutions to mitigate supply chain disruptions

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making under tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• High level of professionalism accountability and initiative

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree preferred (preferably in Logistics Supply Chain or a related field)
• Experience with logistics and dispatching operations required
• Familiarity with transportation across port intermodal or other logistics channels is preferred
• Proficiency Outlook Excel Teams and other Microsoft Suite products
• Proficiency in relevant software such as LumberTrack or Transportation Management Systems is preferred

Learn more at or follow us on Facebook:@HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.