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

1. Prepare documentation, which may include dock receipts, bills of lading, Shipper's Letter of Instructions (SLI), export declarations, invoices, packing lists, and shipping labels
2. Files Shippers Export Declarations (SEDs)
3. 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
4. Provides disposition of freight (i.e., tracking, tracing, routing, dispatching, rate quotations)
5. Maintains daily follow-ups on documentation discrepancy issues
6. Works collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues related to package deliveries or shipments
7. Maintains records of import documents and monitors compliance with export documentation retention
8. Follows up with Import Pre-advice from foreign suppliers and forwarders
9. Monitors import shipment utilization to reduce freight cost
10. Follows up with the warehouse on international order sheets, picked, packed, and shipped
11. Follows up with LTL, FTL truck load shipment for all domestic moves
12. Works with local Chambers of Commerce and the Chamber certification process
13. Monitors and ensures compliance with orders that fall under the US, Canada, and Mexico Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
14. Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements
15. Complies with safety policies, practices, and procedures.

Required Education and Experience

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

Special Skills & Qualifications:

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

Work Environment

1. Well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor production setting with adequate ventilation and moderate noise
2. 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.

1. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
2. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch
3. Must be able to sit for long periods
4. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds, with or without assistance

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties is not excluded from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Garrett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.