Global Logistics Specialist: Freight & Compliance

Link-Belt Cranes; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes with headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. We are seeking a Logistics Specialist for 1st shift to optimize the movement of parts and whole goods, both domestically and internationally.

The role requires coordinating freight quotes, negotiating with carriers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations to deliver on time and at best cost.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree preferably in Logistics or Business
• Five (5) years' experience in transportation/logistics experience. Heavy haul till.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for services performed by contract personnel operating port facilities that store and handle Link-Belt equipment
• Route and rate domestic/international machine or parts shipments while following the international rules, terms, trade practices that are used in contract or terms of sales
• Prepare all international freight quotations, both ocean and air, that will provide the best cost measures and methods in shipping parts and whole goods
• Negotiate yearly or multi-year contracts with all freight forwarders and customs' brokers. Evaluate freight forwarder strengths. Monitor paperwork to insure all international regulations and requirements are in compliance
• Prepare yearly or multi-year competitive bid package on imported machine and parts, both ocean and air
• Maintain international air freight program for Link-Belt international distributors with door to door cost and service concept
• Responsible for monthly Marine Insurance Reports. Coordinate the claims process for product that is damaged and submission of claims for reimbursement of repairs and damages
• Responsible for coordinating custom clearance and expediting with US Customs or Brokers to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Work with Link-Belt Crane personnel, steamship lines and forwarding companies, providing detailed and accurate information in a timely manner on all shipments of whole goods and manufacturing parts to ensure schedules are met
• Responsible for the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classification Database and Schedule B Classification on all parts.

Education

4 year degree preferably in Logistics or Business

Job description

Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes with headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. We are seeking a Logistics Specialist for 1st shift to optimize the movement of parts and whole goods, both domestically and internationally.

The role requires coordinating freight quotes, negotiating with carriers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations to deliver on time and at best cost.