Logistics Specialist

Role Purpose: Provide expertise in the fields of domestic and international logistic planning and implementation. Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  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.   Other Significant Role Requirements:   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.   Customer Focus: This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company’s future.  Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry.  External contacts are key to the effective execution of the objectives of the company.  Frequently these interactions will involve extremely complex, emotional, and sensitive issues.  Success in this area is vital for the development of the existing and future business.   Critical Competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Education and/or Experience:   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. SyteLine and/or ERP system experience preferred.