IB Logistics Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Richfield, OH
  • $60,000–$62,400 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Inbound Logistics Specialist to support international and domestic freight operations. This position is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, managing transportation and warehouse activities, ensuring compliance with import/export requirements, and providing exceptional customer service throughout the logistics process.

The ideal candidate has experience in freight forwarding, transportation, or supply chain operations and excels in a fast-paced environment where organization, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate international and domestic shipments via air, ocean, and ground transportation.

  • Manage import/export documentation and support customs clearance activities.

  • Partner with warehouse teams to ensure accurate receiving, storage, and shipment of cargo.

  • Schedule and monitor transportation activities with trucking companies and freight carriers.

  • Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documents, including bills of lading, airway bills, invoices, and packing lists.

  • Process customer and vendor invoices while supporting accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

  • Monitor shipment profitability and assist with financial reporting and job cost analysis.

  • Complete shipment settlements and ensure timely closure of transportation records.

  • Maintain accurate data within transportation management and ERP systems.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

  • Investigate and resolve shipment delays, damage claims, and delivery discrepancies.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance overall logistics performance.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • 1-5 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or related operations.

  • Knowledge of import/export procedures, customs documentation, and transportation coordination.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.

  • Effective problem-solving and customer service abilities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or ERP systems is a plus.

  • Korean and English bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Preferred Attributes

  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to accuracy.

  • Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $62,400.00 per year

Search managed by: Mary Little

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Numbers & Facts

LocationRichfield, OH
Salary$60,000–$62,400 Per Year

Skills

  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Freight Forwardingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Import/Exportunmatched
  • Import/Export Complianceunmatched
  • Korean Languageunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Processesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
  • Shipping Documentsunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Truckingunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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