Job Description
Job Title: Logistics Specialist
Employment Type: Contract 1 Yr
Pay Rate: $20 - $25/Hr
Working Hours: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Location: Plano, TX
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all international freight forwarding activities, including air, and sea.
- Liaise with carriers, shipping lines, customs brokers, and other stakeholders to arrange transportation and ensure efficient delivery of cargo.
- Track and monitor the progress of shipments, proactively addressing delays or issues and communicating status updates to relevant parties.
- Ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of goods through accurate planning, scheduling, and coordination of shipments.
- Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all freight documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, shipping instructions, certificates of origin, and customs documentation.
- Analyze data and provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and service levels.
- Track expenses related to transportation, customs, and warehousing, providing regular reports and budget forecasts to management.
- Collaborate with 3PLs and external partners to identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Prepare and process invoices for all freight forwarding services, including import/export shipments, warehousing, and other logistics activities.
- Ensure accuracy in billing by verifying rates, services rendered, and additional charges (e.g., fuel surcharges, customs fees).
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 1+ year of experience in logistics or supply chain operations.
- Proven experience in managing third-party logistics providers and transportation carriers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically.