DESCRIPTION
Role Overview: As a Direct Imports Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating international shipments from origin to final delivery at Amazon Fulfillment Centers. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of operational excellence.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Direct Imports vendor payments
Drive process improvements to reduce invoice defects and enhance vendor compliance
Conduct vendor training sessions to ensure alignment with Amazon's procurement standards • Financial Operations
Coordinate budget approvals with Operations Finance team
Manage publishing calendars and payment timelines
Create and track Purchase Requisitions (PRs)
Handle Purchase Order (PO) distribution to vendors
Process and validate vendor invoices
Support Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliation for Direct Import vendors
Serve as primary point of contact for assigned vendors
Establish and maintain approval workflows with operations team
Monitor vendor performance and compliance metrics
Implement and track vendor training initiatives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field • experience in procurement, finance, or supply chain operations • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise procurement systems • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with international procurement or imports • Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems • Six Sigma or process improvement certification • Previous experience in vendor management • Understanding of accounting principles and financial reconciliation • Demonstrated project management skills
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.