Logistics Specialist

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***** Major Function of the Position:
** To manage all white glove and freight service partnerships, ensuring seamless coordination from pickup to delivery. The role oversees fixture rollouts, transportation provider performance, and the management of the freight audit and bill pay provider, including oversight of the invoice-to-payment cycle. The Logistics Specialist supports cost control initiatives through vendor performance management and continuous process improvement, driving operational excellence and superior customer experience across Maui Jim’s logistics network.
** Salary Range:** $56,000 to $65,000
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* Location:

** On-Site, Peoria, IL
** Shift
- ** 1st, Monday - Friday
** The essential responsibilities and duties of this position are:
*** Oversee all white glove logistics partnerships, including management of fixture deliveries, transfers, and disposals; ensure adherence to brand presentation standards and service-level expectations.
* Serve as business lead for all domestic and international freight programs (Air, Ocean, and LTL); manage freight broker relationships, evaluate bids and spot quotes, and ensure carrier alignment with cost, compliance, and service objectives.
* Lead vendor transitions and RFP trial implementations across logistics partners, providing analytical insight and strategic guidance to ensure successful onboarding and performance outcomes.
* Monitor carrier and service provider performance metrics, identify trends and inefficiencies, and present data-driven recommendations to leadership for process and cost improvements.
* Oversee the freight audit and bill-pay process, partnering with vendors and AP to validate accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain proper G/L mapping and invoice coding logic.
* Maintain carrier pricing and contract documentation; ensure timely updates to the freight audit partner to support accurate auditing and financial reporting. Evaluate and streamline the freight payment cycle, recommending and implementing automation or process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Maintain and manage HTS classification and Country of Origin databases, providing data and analysis to support duty rate calculations, costing, and tariff impact reviews.
* Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inbound, outbound, and white glove operations; cross-train team members on carrier management, cost controls, and service-level standards.
* Act as key liaison between internal departments (Logistics, Sales Support, Purchasing, Finance, and Distribution Centers) and external logistics providers to ensure alignment of goals, expectations, and performance.
* Deliver cost and performance analytics, including freight spend analysis, carrier utilization, and service-level reporting to support business decisions.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and cost management.
* Serve as a functional backup to the Parcel Coordinator and Global Logistics Manager, supporting leadership continuity, duty drawback programs, and project execution as needed.
* Perform other professional duties consistent with the scope and objectives of the role as requested or required.
** Desired

Qualifications:

** Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field preferred; in lieu of degree, a minimum of five years of progressive experience in transportation and freight management required.

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