Logistics/Customs Specialist

General responsibilities include:

• The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for a range of activities to support our product workflow in logistics, sales and distribution, and customer service. The ideal candidate will monitor day-to-day domestic and export logistics operations, developing and maintaining carrier delivery metrics and freight reporting to measure carrier service performances and monthly freight spends.
• Knowledge of ocean/air documents, customs forms, and regulations a must.
• Preparing packing and shipping documents, including preparation of shipping containers and packaging for domestic and international shipments utilizing UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, LTL carriers.
• Completion of all outbound shipping documentation both Domestic and International (Commercial Invoice, BOL, USMCA)
• Packaging of large systems (wooden crates) using overhead hoist. Ensure shipments are accurate and free from damage
• Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to small forklift and pallet jack, to move inventory
• Kit products on time per schedule to assemble and shop floor
• Accountable for overall cleanliness/organization of the shipping area
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
• Accurately identify and count stock materials as listed on the cycle count list.
• Establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow.
• Conferring with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments and serving internal customers.
• Works with Supply Chain manager on all continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives for the department.

General Requirements:

• Carpentry experience highly desired
• Associates degree and three to five years of relevant warehouse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally, up to 75 lbs
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic-team player
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of proper safety measures.