Logistic Specialist

Location Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Job in Winston-Salem or Conover locations.

Hanes Companies is seeking a highly organized and experienced Logistics Specialist with a strong background in international logistics and supply chain operations
. This role is responsible for overseeing daily logistics activities, ensuring efficient movement of goods across borders, and maintaining compliance with international trade regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing global shipments, coordinating with international vendors and freight forwarders, and optimizing logistics workflows.

• Supervise and coordinate international shipping and receiving operations.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs documentation, and trade agreements.
• Manage relationships with global freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.
• Monitor and optimize transportation costs, delivery timelines, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and warehouse teams to align logistics strategies with business goals.
• Resolve shipping issues, delays, and discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, customs documentation, and freight invoices.
• Implement and improve logistics processes using ERP and TMS systems.
• Train and mentor logistics staff on international shipping procedures and compliance.
• Stay current with global trade regulations, tariffs, and logistics trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain roles, with at least 2 years focused on international operations.
• Strong knowledge of global shipping practices, Incoterms, and customs regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Certification in international trade or logistics (e.g., CILT, APICS, IATA).
• Experience with ocean, air, and cross-border ground transportation.
• Familiarity with trade compliance software and global logistics KPIs.

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

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