Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

Garrett Metal Detectors, a world-wide leader in the manufacture of metal detecting equipment is looking to hire an experienced Logistics Specialist with international logistics experience. This is an on-site position located in our Garland, TX location.

Essential Functions

• Prepare documentation, which may include dock receipts, bills of lading, Shipper's Letter of Instructions (SLI), export declarations, invoices, packing lists, and shipping labels
• Files Shippers Export Declarations (SEDs)
• Documents, reviews, and assessments for accuracy, verifications on country of origin/export, Importer of Record (IOR), and Incoterms, to ensure compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved
• Provides disposition of freight (i.e., tracking, tracing, routing, dispatching, rate quotations)
• Maintains daily follow-ups on documentation discrepancy issues
• Works collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues related to package deliveries or shipments
• Maintains records of import documents and monitors compliance with export documentation retention
• Follows up with Import Pre-advice from foreign suppliers and forwarders
• Monitors import shipment utilization to reduce freight cost
• Follows up with the warehouse on international order sheets, picked, packed, and shipped
• Follows up with LTL, FTL truck load shipment for all domestic moves
• Works with local Chambers of Commerce and the Chamber certification process
• Monitors and ensures compliance with orders that fall under the US, Canada, and Mexico Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements
• Complies with safety policies, practices, and procedures.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years' international logistics and import/export experience required

Special Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient with an ERP/MRP or other relevant software
• Knowledge of international export/import and logistics
• Hazmat certified or ability to become certified in a short timeframe
• Working knowledge of FedEx, UPS, and DHL for small packages, quotes, shipping, and processing
• Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Collaborative work style and ability to work in a team to achieve goals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines

Work Environment

• Well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor production setting with adequate ventilation and moderate noise
• May work with or near moving mechanical equipment

Physical Demands

• Minimal physical activity, performing non-strenuous daily activities of an office/clerical nature, and working from a sitting or standing position.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch
• Must be able to sit for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to ten pounds, with or without assistance