Logistics Specialist

Schonbek, a premium lighting brand and a member of WAC Lighting in Plattsburgh, NY, is looking for a Logistics Specialist. The Logistics Specialist will coordinate all domestic and international outbound shipments. This position reports to the Customer Service Supervisor and is a full-time, onsite position.

Main Duties

• Manage shipments to customers to ensure the best shipping methods, in the most cost-effective way, maximizing shipment dollar output.
• Ensure all shipments meet regulatory requirements and are in compliance. 
• Coordinate with production on the timing of missing items for ship complete orders.
• Monitor shipments and prepare necessary documentation, and coordinate shipments to required regions of the world.
• Keeps required records relating to transportation and logistics systems.
• Coordinate re-routes and recalls.
• Collaborate with IT to develop new processes and tools to meet objectives.
• Establish and maintain logistic standard operating procedures (to include writing work instructions). 
• Perform timely auditing of all required documentation, including classification, valuation, and complete documentation audits to ensure compliance and accuracy. Challenges and settles claims with carriers in a timely manner.
• Source documents for the receiving department, as needed.
• Obtain proof of payment to vendors and proof of receipts and ensure that Customs documents match internal systems; if overages are found, work with the brokers to report any overages to US Customs and submit additional duties owed to Customs as needed. 
• Monitor and assure timely completion and accuracy of ISF (Importer Security Filing) through different forwarding companies, where applicable.
• Shop for the best price regarding freight and brokerage services, finding optimal cost and delivery options.
• Validate and approve brokerage, freight forwarder, UPS Small Package bills, and US Customs monthly statements, and ensure timely credits for incorrect billings.
• Administrator of all freight carrier and brokerage accounts.
• Monitor service levels of brokers and freight carriers.
• Responsible for all outbound domestic and international shipments.
• Assist with Customer Service duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Preferred, High School Diploma Required
• 5-7 Years Experience
• International Experience 
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) Knowledge a Plus

Benefits

• Full-time permanent placement.
• Benefits after 90 days. 
• 401k with Company Match
• 80 hours of PTO, Year 2 120 hours
• 8 Paid Holidays per Year (depending on start date)
• Employee Purchase Program