Global Logistics & Compliance Specialist

Socket.dev; Hughson (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Global Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end shipment processes, ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery from origin to destination. You will handle documentation, compliance, and communication with vendors, freight forwarders, and customers to streamline logistics operations.

The role requires coordinating import/export activities, maintaining records, and supporting brokerage tasks. Strong attention to detail and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, SCM, international trade, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in domestic and export logistics, freight forwarding, or international trade operations.
• Willing to work flexible schedule, weekends as required.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills to find variances in reports.
• Works well in a team environment and adapts to change easily.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and international customers.
• English/Spanish written and verbal bilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Create contracts and keep customers/brokers informed of the order status.
• Request and collect necessary documentation and details from customers to avoid delays.
• Schedule shipments in alignment with customer requirements and production timelines.
• Coordinate and confirm trucking and freight appointments with carriers and customers.
• Book freight through shipping lines or freight forwarders and confirm all arrangements.
• Enter and process shipping and trucking instructions using SAM and the Grower Direct Portal.
• Prepare and file AES and shipping instructions; verify accuracy of Bills of Lading.
• Schedule and prepare for Phytosanitary inspections as required.
• Ensure all export requirements are met, including COAs, Phyto, and treatments.
• Generate and review all required shipping documents ensuring accuracy: invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, shipment releases, pallet tags, special BL instructions, etc.
• Prepare bank drafts and letters of credit when necessary.
• Distribute final documentation packets to customers, brokers, and banks promptly.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical documentation files.
• Research documentation requirements for destination countries and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate domestic and import inbound shipments when necessary.
• Provide support for brokerage business.
• Maintain off-site shipments and accurate inventory records.
• Assist the scale house and shipping department with any inquiries about a container/shipment that they may have.
• Follows and ensures adherence to established Grower Direct Nut Co., local, state, and federal regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines.
• Establishes and ensures adherence to procedures and standards which agree with these regulations, requirements and guidelines.
• Follow up with internal teams and operations to ensure that production and logistics activities align with overall schedule deadlines.
• Collaborate to proactively address any potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Cross train between domestic and export desk to give a more versatile approach.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Adapt to change

Work under pressure

Bilingual English/Spanish (desirable)

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Global Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end shipment processes, ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery from origin to destination. You will handle documentation, compliance, and communication with vendors, freight forwarders, and customers to streamline logistics operations.

The role requires coordinating import/export activities, maintaining records, and supporting brokerage tasks. Strong attention to detail and collaboration across teams are essential.