Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating all aspects of international and/or domestic shipments. This includes coordinating the transportation of goods across global markets, ensuring compliance with international & domestic transportation regulations, and optimizing transportation processes. The specialist will work closely with internal teams and external partners to facilitate efficient domestic & international transportation operations. The objective of this role is to deliver a common, shared platform of expertise in freight/logistics methodology that provides customers with opportunities for improvement in the movement of goods and reduction in the associated costs.

Plan and coordinate domestic &/or international shipments, including selecting appropriate transportation methods (air, sea, land, truck, rail, etc).

Schedule and monitor shipments to ensure timeliness in all aspects of the move.

Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and service providers to manage logistics operations.

Ensure all shipments comply with relevant transportation laws and regulations, including HAZMAT, DOT, customs, and import/export requirements.

Prepare and process necessary documentation, such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, arrival notices, and delivery receipts.

Stay updated on changes in transportation regulations and the company's trade and transportation compliance policies - adjust processes accordingly.

Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics partners, suppliers, and customers.

Resolve any shipment related issues or disputes.

Provide exceptional customer service and ensure all inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly.

Be an active participant in an effective functional team through appropriate communication, interaction, training, cross-functional support, and enforcement of Wurth Industry+ policies and procedures.

Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the enterprise.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of shipping regulations, customs procedures, transportation methods and documentation requirements is preferred.

Proficiency in logistics software and systems (e.g. ERP, TMS) a plus.

High standard of professionalism and ethics

Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility

Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions

Applicable conflict resolution skills

Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines

Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making

Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently

Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills

Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications

Proficiency with MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Travel estimated up to 10%.

Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry

Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention

Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly

Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service

Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service

Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more

Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability

Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service

10 paid holidays

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.