Global Logistics Specialist

Global Logistics Specialist San Clemente, CA, US Job Description Experience: Mid Level Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year We are seeking a Global Freight Management Specialist to oversee and optimize domestic and international freight operations across multiple transportation modes. This individual contributor role will serve as a key point of contact for logistics providers, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders while ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of goods throughout the supply chain. The position will manage both outbound and inbound freight activity, including domestic LTL, FTL, parcel, and air shipments as well as international ocean and air transportation. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments across multiple systems, monitoring freight activity, resolving transportation issues, maintaining carrier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery performance. The successful candidate will work closely with logistics service providers and transportation partners to manage day‑to‑day operations while also contributing to strategic initiatives such as carrier evaluations, contract discussions, freight optimization, and cost reduction efforts. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with vendors, operations teams, distribution leadership, and cross‑functional business partners. Additional responsibilities include auditing freight invoices, ensuring documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, tracking transportation performance metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve service levels, efficiency, and overall freight spend. The ideal candidate will have experience managing international freight operations across ocean, air, and ground transportation, along with a strong understanding of shipping documentation, carrier management, logistics processes, and transportation best practices. Candidates should be comfortable operating independently, managing multiple priorities, and serving as a key contributor within a fast‑paced supply chain environment. This hybrid position requires weekly travel between facilities in Fontana and San Clemente, California, and offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing global logistics network. A bit about us: We are a globally recognized consumer products organization known for delivering innovative solutions through a combination of design, technology, and operational excellence. With a growing international footprint and expanding distribution network, we continue to invest in our supply chain infrastructure to support customers and partners around the world. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Team members are encouraged to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute ideas that drive meaningful business impact. As the organization continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders while helping shape the future of global logistics operations. Why join us? This is a highly visible opportunity to take ownership of a critical freight and transportation function within a growing international organization. You'll work across domestic and global transportation networks, partnering with carriers, logistics service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure products move efficiently throughout the supply chain. The role offers exposure to international logistics strategy, vendor management, transportation optimization, and process improvement initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, participate in carrier negotiations, and help build scalable logistics processes as the company expands its global distribution capabilities. For professionals looking to deepen their expertise in global freight management while gaining exposure to broader supply chain operations, this role offers strong long‑term growth potential and the ability to make an immediate impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr