Logistics Specialist (Customs/Inbound)

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. in Laguna, Philippines is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Customs/Inbound) to manage end-to-end import shipments, coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers, and ensure timely delivery for production needs.

You will monitor shipments, optimize costs, maintain compliance with PEZA regulations, and collaborate with Purchasing, Planning and Receiving teams to support safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a four-year program; BS Customs Administration preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in import logistics, customs, freight forwarding, or related supply chain function.
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding, Incoterms, and import logistics processes.
• Familiarity with PEZA regulations, customs procedures, and import compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import shipment operations to ensure timely delivery in support of production and plant requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and customs brokers to facilitate smooth shipment movement and customs clearance.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve issues or delays to meet in-house delivery targets.
• Recommend cost-effective and practical shipping modes based on business needs and freight optimization goals.
• Issue shipment pre-alerts and provide regular updates to Purchasing, Planning, Receiving, and Production teams for scheduling and resource planning.
• Review and validate import documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and company standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and improve import process efficiency.
• Support freight cost control initiatives by ensuring compliance with import logistics guidelines and KPIs.
• Track and evaluate logistics service provider performance and maintain scorecards.
• Ensure safety, record retention, and audit requirements while preparing reports and conducting data analysis.

Skills

Import logistics knowledge

Incoterms

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree; BS Customs Administration preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Specialist (Customs/Inbound) is responsible for managing end-to-end import shipment activities and ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support production and plant requirements. This role coordinates with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless import operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, optimizing freight costs, and maintaining high service levels. The position also supports logistics performance monitoring, documentation control, continuous improvement initiatives, and company safety programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end import shipment operations to ensure the timely delivery of materials in support of production and plant requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and customs brokers to facilitate smooth shipment movement and customs clearance.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve issues or delays to achieve target in-house delivery dates.
• Recommend the most cost-effective and practical shipping modes based on business needs, shipment urgency, and freight optimization goals.
• Issue shipment pre-alerts and provide regular updates to Purchasing, Planning, Receiving, and Production teams for effective scheduling and resource planning.
• Review and validate import documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, permit applications, and company standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve documentation issues, prevent shipment delays, and improve import process efficiency.
• Support freight cost control initiatives by ensuring compliance with import logistics guidelines and contributing to departmental cost-saving targets and KPIs.
• Track and evaluate logistics service provider performance, including on-time delivery and cycle-time metrics, and maintain scorecard records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, record retention, and audit requirements while preparing reports, conducting data analysis, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in any four-year course; BS Customs Administration is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in import logistics, customs, freight forwarding, or a related supply chain function.
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding, Incoterms, and import logistics processes.
• Familiarity with PEZA regulations, customs procedures, and import compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.