Trade & Logistics Specialist

Overview

Coordinate and analyze domestic and international transportation, FTZ, CTPAT and freight cost activities to support production. Exercise independent judgement in carrier selection, shipment prioritization, cost control, invoice accuracy and compliance documentation. Support for FTZ tariff payments and trade compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound/outbound transportation data, carrier selection, routing pick-up numbers, container priority, track/trace and expediting to support production requirements.
• Administer FTZ, CTPAT, and CBP records, shipment entries in FTZ Precision, weekly FTZ tariff payment support, and audit ready compliance documentation.
• Analyze freight costs, obtain quotes, audit invoices, create SAP goods receipts, monitor detention/demurrage, and resolve carrier or accounting billing discrepancies.
• Drive logistics reporting, claims, compliance and process improvements, industry monitoring, records retention and cross-functional Supply Chain backup support.  
• Coordinate MRO shipments, empty container returns, B/L creation, parcel/FedEx/DHL shipping and logistics calls for SMCA.
• Investigate and file freight claims for damage, lost or delayed inbound/outbound shipments.
• Monitor carrier performance, port/trail congestion and wor