Global Freight & Customs Specialist

Careismatic Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Careismatic Brands in Sherman Oaks, CA seeks an Associate, Logistics and Customs to act as a strategic and tactical problem-solver, partnering with planning teams and freight providers to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery of sellable inventory.

You will manage freight rates, build external partner relationships, oversee ocean and air bookings, monitor shipments from booking to put-away, and ensure timely customs clearance and accurate invoicing.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or related field.
• Proven ability to analyze data and deliver actionable insights.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving with attention to detail and good judgment.
• Team player who can work independently in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced understanding of international and domestic logistics practices.
• Data-driven mindset to identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with ERP and data warehouse tools preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with planning and external freight providers to analyze projected freight demand and optimize resource allocation.
• Manage freight rate information, filing, reporting, and strategic discussions to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with external freight partners and understand international market dynamics.
• Serve as primary contact for global factory and distribution network, resolving shipping issues.
• Oversee ocean and air freight bookings and select cost-effective carriers.
• Monitor shipment lifecycle from booking to put-away and communicate disruptions proactively.
• Ensure timely filing of customs documents and clearance with authorities.
• Audit and approve freight carrier invoices for accuracy and SLAs.

Skills

Data analysis

Partner management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or related

Tools

ERP systems

Data warehouse tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Careismatic Brands in Sherman Oaks, CA seeks an Associate, Logistics and Customs to act as a strategic and tactical problem-solver, partnering with planning teams and freight providers to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery of sellable inventory.

You will manage freight rates, build external partner relationships, oversee ocean and air bookings, monitor shipments from booking to put-away, and ensure timely customs clearance and accurate invoicing.