Global Logistics Lead, Semiconductors & Trade Compliance

Kelly Services; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Onsite in Phoenix/Peoria

Job summary

Kelly Services invites applications for a Senior Logistics Specialist to optimize the global semiconductor supply chain. The role centers on coordinating international shipments, ensuring compliance, and driving cost-efficient transportation across air, ocean, and land routes.

You will partner with brokers, carriers, and 3PLs to maintain timely deliveries and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in international logistics, a strong analytics mindset, and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in international logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, trade compliance, or global supply chain operations.
• Hands-on experience coordinating international shipments across multiple transportation modes.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, and international trade documentation.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Background in semiconductor, electronics, high-tech manufacturing, or similar global supply chain environment.
• Familiarity with SAP GTS, SAP, or other trade compliance and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones, bonded warehouses, or related trade compliance operations is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Global Logistics: Coordinate domestic and international shipments across air, ocean, ground, and express transportation.
• Keep Shipments Moving: Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and 3PL providers for timely pickups, customs clearance, and deliveries.
• Navigate Trade Compliance: Support import/export regulations, customs documentation, product classification, country of origin, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Optimize Transportation Costs: Analyze freight expenditure, carrier performance, transportation trends, and service metrics to identify savings.
• Improve Inventory Visibility: Monitor inventory movements, material receipts, warehouse transfers, and finished goods shipments while investigating discrepancies.
• Solve Logistics Challenges: Address shipment delays, customs issues, and delivery disruptions through cross-functional collaboration.
• Leverage Technology & Analytics: Use SAP GTS and other systems to support shipments, trade compliance, reporting, and improvements.
• Measure What Matters: Maintain dashboards, forecasting models, KPIs, and performance reports for smarter decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP GTS

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Kelly Services invites applications for a Senior Logistics Specialist to optimize the global semiconductor supply chain. The role centers on coordinating international shipments, ensuring compliance, and driving cost-efficient transportation across air, ocean, and land routes.

You will partner with brokers, carriers, and 3PLs to maintain timely deliveries and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in international logistics, a strong analytics mindset, and hands-on experience