Logistics Specialist

Provide expertise in the fields of domestic and international logistic planning and implementation.

• Determine the most effective and efficient method of shipping/pick-ups, negotiate rates and provide documentation as required for each shipment.

• Plan weekly shipments in advance by reviewing the Probably to Ship list from the Materials Supervisor.

• Notify freight forwarders of tentative pick updates, estimates of pieces, weights, and dimensions with a sense of urgency.
• Work with freight forwarder POA and Bonds.
• Communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers, suppliers, and carriers using all modes of communication (written, verbal, and at times, face-to-face).
• Meet with finance and marketing representatives to evaluate contracts and letters of credit, if required.
• Oversee import and export protocol and logistics.
• Manage logistic providers, ensuring compliance.
• Monitors logistics provider performance, develops and implements mitigation plans.
• Identify and solve logistic issues.
• Lead the quotation process and make new sourcing recommendations.
• Work with the Sales team to coordinate customer requirements.
• Maintains current list of HTS classifications.
• Manage Power of Attorney and custom bond contracts
• Meet requirements for daily customer invoicing.
• Management of import and export government regulations and apply that knowledge to our daily shipments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High degree of independence
• Need to have a flexible work schedule, to insure OTD of our products.

• Knowledge of Letter of Credit
• Familiar with banking documentation
• Full understanding of global customs and tariffs and the ability to identify trade compliance opportunities.
• Understand free trade agreements and special programs, foreign trade zones and duty drawback.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ experience working with domestic and international documents and shipments.
• Must be experienced with freight forwarding companies.
• Solid experience with Word and Excel required.
• Syte Line and/or ERP system experience preferred.