Global Logistics & Inbound Materials Specialist

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia Inc. in Cartersville seeks a Logistics Transportation Specialist to manage drayage, inbound shipping, and coordination with NVOCCs and freight forwarders. You will monitor raw material shipments from supplier sites in Asia to the U.S.

plant, ensuring timely delivery and cost control while supporting continuous improvement of inbound processes. In this role you will source carriers, optimize lead times, track multi-modal shipments, and generate reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Management or related fields.
• 3+ years of related logistics and transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, and customs.
• Ability to travel overseas and domestically.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, professional, team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately for project schedules and other deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track in-transit raw material inventory from overseas to factory arrival.
• Track, operate, and monitor raw materials in different transportation modes (truck, rail, sea, air) shipped domestically and internationally.
• Operate and analyze route diversification by considering lead time.
• Process all import transport orders and daily transport plans.
• Create and share shipping reports while also checking for accuracy.
• Monitor and manage raw material procurement and shipment from origin.
• Check and manage vessel space operation for on-time shipment daily.
• Search for reliable LSP and bid frequently to reduce cost.
• Conduct weekly stock counting and promote usage within shell life.
• Prevent irregular costs by constantly monitoring CY free-time (Demurrage/Detention).
• Create transportation related reports and present to supervisors weekly and monthly.
• Communicate frequently with forwarders and truck carriers.
• Set transportation related KPIs and track performances monthly.
• Frequently communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Support and engage actively with teammates’ related work.
• Other duties may be assigned that pertain to the classification.

Skills

Logistics planning

Supply chain management

Communication

Organization

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Management or related fields

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia Inc. in Cartersville seeks a Logistics Transportation Specialist to manage drayage, inbound shipping, and coordination with NVOCCs and freight forwarders. You will monitor raw material shipments from supplier sites in Asia to the U.S.

plant, ensuring timely delivery and cost control while supporting continuous improvement of inbound processes. In this role you will source carriers, optimize lead times, track multi-modal shipments, and generate reports for leadership.