What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trucking & Logistics Consultant (Contract/Part-Time, Remote) position at Samirian Chemicals, Inc.?
Benefits:
We are a small but growing remote-based chemical distribution company. Our products are manufactured in Taiwan and imported into the U.S., where timely, compliant delivery is critical. We’re looking for an experienced Trucking & Logistics Consultant to help us manage current trucking orders, oversee customs processes, and build a scalable logistics system that will support future growth.
Role Overview
The Trucking & Logistics Consultant will coordinate trucking and freight operations, manage customs clearance, and ensure compliance with all transportation and import regulations. Beyond day-to-day execution, this role will also design and document a logistics system that can serve as the foundation for future employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
We are a small but growing remote-based chemical distribution company. Our products are manufactured in Taiwan and imported into the U.S., where timely, compliant delivery is critical. We’re looking for an experienced Trucking & Logistics Consultant to help us manage current trucking orders, oversee customs processes, and build a scalable logistics system that will support future growth.
Role Overview
The Trucking & Logistics Consultant will coordinate trucking and freight operations, manage customs clearance, and ensure compliance with all transportation and import regulations. Beyond day-to-day execution, this role will also design and document a logistics system that can serve as the foundation for future employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage trucking orders, including scheduling, carrier selection, and rate negotiation.
- Oversee import and customs processes for shipments arriving from Taiwan.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. customs, DOT, and hazardous materials shipping regulations.
- Troubleshoot delivery or clearance issues and resolve them quickly.
- Maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
- Evaluate and improve existing logistics processes.
- Develop SOPs, workflows, and training guides for future logistics team members.
- Provide strategic recommendations for long-term logistics scalability.
- Proven experience in trucking, freight, and import logistics.
- Strong background in U.S. customs procedures and international shipping (experience with Asia–U.S. trade lanes highly preferred).
- Knowledge of DOT and hazardous materials shipping regulations.
- Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Process-oriented mindset with ability to build and document scalable systems.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Flexible, remote contract/consulting role.
- Opportunity to shape and implement the logistics foundation of a growing company.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.