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Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Department: Logistics

Reports To: Director, Logistics

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Logistics Specialist plans, directs, and maintains economical and efficient transportation services of motorcycles, bicycles, and parts throughout North America.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Jointly manages international and domestic logistics processes in the shipment of motorcycles, bicycles, and parts. Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

International

• Schedules and creates documents for international land, sea, and air shipments in and out of the US
• Works with customs on incoming and outgoing shipments
• Conducts activities related to customer clearance and delivery
• Maintains harmonized tariff codes and duty management
• Supports international import/export process
• Audits entry documentation and performs filing and the maintenance of in-house US customs records keeping and assists with Other Government Agencies (OGA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents
• Prepares shipping documents along with customs related documentation
• Investigates and resolves shipping issues
• Audits import/export freight bills

Domestic

• Schedules and creates documents for domestic shipments
• Coordinates warehousing and transportation
• Improves material flow by coordinating activities between HQ, outside agencies, vendors, partners, and suppliers
• Investigates and resolves shipping issues
• Audits freight bills
• Collaborates with import/export related vendors
• Interfaces with customers, brokers, international offices, carriers, etc.
• Contacts trucking companies to secure space and containers
• Communicates with vendors to enable efficient and cost-effective exportation of product
• Works with 3PL to manage incoming and outgoing shipments along with any special projects
• Approves and processes freight claims
• Conducts logistics reporting and analysis, compiles findings, and makes recommendations to management and other parties as required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Generally, requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in logistics related role; experience with both domestic and international logistics strongly preferred. Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. SAP experience a plus.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field required

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong experience in Microsoft products – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong math & statistical analysis skills
• Data visualization and presentation skills (charts, graphs, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and apt for attention to detail
• Adhere to all Company policies/procedures, safety regulations, local/state/federal employment laws.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with colleagues from several different nationalities and native languages.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

CONTACTS:

Internal: All departments at all levels.

External: UPS, FedEx, Logistics Partners, Federal Agencies (Customs Borders Protection)

JUDGEMENT/REASONING ABILITY: Ability to recognize discrepancies and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise, and diplomacy. Requires ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when issues need to be escalated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Ability to travel if needed. Travel is moderate in this position; 50% expected travel.
• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions.
• Professional, yet casual office work environment.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Required Pre-Hire Screenings:

• Criminal - Felony and Misdemeanor 7 Years
• National Criminal Data Base 7 Years
• Social Security Verification
• National Sex Offender
• NDOT or DOT Drug Screen per job requirement