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Logistics Specialist

Job Description

​Our client is one of the fastest-growing on-the-go drinkware companies in America.

They’ve got a reputation for doing great things. Their vision is simple - bring delight to eating and drinking. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee or a water bottle that helps you crush your workout! Their mission is to make it look great, function perfectly and cost less than you’d expect.

This position will be responsible for the oversight of production, shipping, and receiving inventory. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with an eye for details and organizational skills. This role will report to the Senior Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Process purchase orders for manufacture and shipment

  • Work closely with factory to ensure orders ship accurately and on time

  • Ensure customer requirements – including, but not limited to, product compliance, shipping, and invoicing - are being followed

  • Assist inventory analysts with monitoring inventory levels to prevent loss of sales due stock outages

  • Organize transportation activities from China to US warehouse – including, but not limited to, creating and executing container plans, coordinating and tracking movement of goods through logistic pathways, and reporting incoming shipments to the warehouse

  • Act as a liaison between suppliers, transportation partners, and internal teams for the execution of global shipping

  • Track & trace inbound shipments and proactively follow up as required to ensure timely deliveries

  • Communicate late deliveries and update delivery schedule accordingly

  • Manage shipment exceptions, shipment prioritization and expedited shipments

  • Analyze and summarize logistics, operations, and freight costs; investigate and report what’s driving any significant variances to budget

  • Submit commercial and customs documentation for shipments

  • Maintain quality throughout the logistic processes

  • Receive and process invoices for transportation and customer-related costs

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of international logistics and trade compliance in consumer products

  • Authorized to work in the U.S. for at least the next two years

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

  • Possess a strong understanding and knowledge of the various modes of transportation and global logistics terminology

  • Experienced with MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel

  • Keen attention to detail, highly organized, and able to handle multiple tasks at once

  • Able to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

  • Desire and ability to be a team player who appreciates a unique, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment

  • Able to work both as an individual and in a team environment to resolve issues

  • Organized, detail oriented, and multi-task

  • Strong communication skills, written and oral

  • Proven ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks

  • Able to lift packages over 30 pounds may be required from time to time

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