Freight Specialist

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5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

FREIGHT SPECIALIST

Come join the TOTO USA Family!

The bathroom is where we start and end our days - it's an everyday luxury we'd never want to do without. TOTO believes that people should have the greatest comfort, convenience and performance design possible in the bathroom. Improving people's lives is what inspires every TOTO innovation.

TOTO is one of the world's largest plumbing products manufacturers. We offer a complete line of residential and commercial plumbing fixtures and fittings, faucets, accessories, shower and flush valves, as well as lavatories, toilets, air baths and urinals. More than 1,500 TOTO engineers and their colleagues are committed to achieving the seamless integration of performance, conservation, technology, and innovation.

• Excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, Paid Holiday & 401K, Company match after (1) one year that vests immediately upon participation
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced awesome company

Coordinates international import and export freight activities to support the timely, accurate, and cost-effective movement of materials, products, and supplies. Serves as a liaison among suppliers, freight forwarders, internal departments, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers to manage shipment documentation, track freight activity and costs, resolve transportation and receiving issues, and maintain accurate shipment and inventory records.

• Coordinates international import and export shipments, including full container load (FCL), less-than-container load (LCL), and air freight, from origin through final receipt
• Collaborates with suppliers, freight forwarders, internal departments, and third-party logistics providers to coordinate shipment schedules, monitor delivery dates, and resolve transportation or receiving issues
• Reviews freight options and obtains and compares carrier and forwarder quotes to support cost-effective and timely transportation decisions
• Monitors, tracks, and analyzes international freight costs and shipment activity, identifying opportunities to improve transportation efficiency and control costs
• Reviews import and export shipping documentation for completeness and accuracy and maintains required shipment records and supporting documentation
• Coordinates freight-related invoicing and documentation with international freight forwarders and appropriate internal departments
• Tracks international shipments and proactively investigates delays, missing shipments, documentation discrepancies, and other exceptions through resolution
• Coordinates container and receiving documentation with Production Planning & Control (PP&C), warehouses, 3PL providers, and other stakeholders to support timely receipt and accurate inventory movement
• Maintains inventory accuracy and supports compliance with applicable company procedures, safety requirements, ISO standards, and 5S practices

No supervisory responsibilities

• Knowledge of international freight documentation and import/export processes
• Working knowledge of PC-based skills (SAP, Word, Excel, Tableau)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ability to work without close supervision

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in logistics or production control required
• Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines or business needs
• Minimal travel between company locations or business sites may be required

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones
• Ability to…