International Logistics Specialist

Your Job

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is hiring an International Logistics Specialist in Wichita, KS or Tulsa, OK.In this role, you will oversee and coordinate all international logistics activities for our Mass Transfer and Combustion businesses. Your responsibility includes managing shipments, working closely with carriers and customs brokers, and ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations. Your efforts will be pivotal in maintaining timely and cost-effective delivery of goods while optimizing logistics processes.

Our Team

You will be part of a dynamic logistics and supply chain team that collaborates across procurement, sales, warehouse, and finance departments. This cross-functional team is dedicated to improving international shipping operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with international trade laws and company policies.

What You Will Do

• Create, review, and manage international shipping documentation such as Bill of Lading (BL), Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Commercial Invoices (CI), Packing Lists (PL), and customs declarations including Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Automated Export System (AES).
• Coordinate and monitor inbound and outbound international shipments to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery across multiple transportation modes.
• Manage relationships and performance of logistics service providers and freight forwarders, identifying systemic operational issues and implementing corrective actions to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, warehouse, and finance teams to develop and optimize inter- and intra-company international logistics processes, driving waste reduction and process efficiency improvements.
• Define, track, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics operations to internal and external stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex international logistics challenges, proactively monitor shipment statuses, resolve delays, and manage shipment exceptions.
• Ensure strict compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations, international trade laws, customs requirements, and internal policies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.