Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPORT EXPERIENCE!

Job Title : Logistics Specialist

Job Description

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating international trade operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for import and export moves. This role involves working closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal departments to ensure the timely and most appropriate movement of goods across international borders, as well as supporting warehouse functions on-site.

Responsibilities

• Organize and review the prompt shipment of products and materials, using approved carriers and the most appropriate mode of transport to meet or exceed delivery expectations.
• Coordinate the import and export of goods, including scheduling shipments, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
• Monitor changes in international trade laws and regulations and provide recommendations for compliance.
• Gather and analyze logistics data to assess current state and opportunities for future improvements.
• Research logistics issues to identify potential problems and preemptively address them.
• Address routine and unexpected disruptions in the supply chain to keep product moving.
• Support the timely and accurate movement of materials, components, and finished goods within the warehouse to ensure continuous support of production operations.
• Perform duties related to receiving and shipping machines, machine parts, spares, laminate, labels, inks, and other commodities as required.
• Maintain and update all respective order and shipment records, ensuring full adherence to all processes and procedures.
• Administer the day-to-day activities of the department, including planning, shipping, receiving, and compliance.
• Prepare and review shipping documents, ensuring accurate classification of goods, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of trade agreements.
• Resolve issues related to customs clearance, ensuring all import and export activities are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Create and maintain databases and / or spreadsheets with logistics data for reporting and compliance.
• Develop and implement logistics KPIs, providing recommendations for process improvements.
• Implement and maintain a customs compliance program.
• Manage the freight bill payment process, coding and auditing shipments to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Oversee the carrier freight claim process to ensure timely submission and completion of all claims.
• Prioritize and plan shipments according to production schedules, collaborating with customer service and various departments to meet customer ship dates.
• Process sales orders, dispatch, and shipping documentation through ERP systems and other associated software.
• Communicate timely regarding shipment issues such as shortages, overages, or damaged goods.
• Act as backup for the Logistics Manager and support the Logistics Coordinator and / or Logistics Clerk workload as needed.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position operates in a fully on-site setting from Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM. The dress code is business casual, excluding jeans.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fresno, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fresno,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.