Logistics / Global Freight Management Specialist

Logistics / Global Freight Management Specialist San Clemente & Fontana Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year We are seeking a Logistics / Global Freight Management Specialist to support and optimize global transportation operations across ocean, air, and ground freight. This highly visible role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of products throughout the supply chain while serving as a key liaison between internal teams and external logistics partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on logistics professional who enjoys managing transportation operations, solving complex shipping challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Coordinate domestic and international freight movements across multiple transportation modes, including ocean, air, FTL, LTL, and intermodal. Monitor global shipments, proactively communicate updates, and resolve transportation delays or service disruptions. Manage freight documentation such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, customs documentation, and shipping records. Ensure on‑time delivery while balancing service levels and transportation costs. Act as primary point of contact for carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL providers. Support carrier negotiations, rate management, and service performance reviews. Audit freight invoices and assist with cost validation and payment processes. Ensure transportation activities comply with company policies and international trade regulations. Assist in developing and maintaining transportation SOPs, routing guides, and freight processes. Support audits and maintain accurate transportation records and documentation. Partner with operations, planning, customer service, procurement, and inventory teams to support business objectives. Provide logistics expertise to resolve transportation and cross‑border shipping challenges. Track and report key logistics KPIs, including freight spend, transit times, carrier performance, and service metrics. Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, freight consolidation, and transportation optimization. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in global freight, logistics operations, transportation, or freight forwarding. Experience managing international and domestic freight movements across multiple transportation modes. Knowledge of import/export processes, freight documentation, and transportation compliance. Understanding of Incoterms and international shipping practices. Experience working with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and/or 3PL providers. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency with ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and Microsoft Excel. Preferred Experience supporting distribution, manufacturing, consumer products, electronics, or similar environments. Familiarity with freight cost optimization, routing guides, and transportation risk management. Experience supporting high‑volume outbound logistics operations. Benefits Competitive salary, benefits, and PTO. Supportive team dedicated to employee growth. Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technology and make a global impact. Team culture that values collaboration and purpose. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr