International Logistics Manager

Linde plc; Hampton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a seasoned International Logistics Manager to coordinate exports and imports, drive cost efficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple plants in the United States. You will establish freight networks and lead cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Production and Logistics teams.

The role emphasizes optimizing routing, monitoring shipments, auditing invoices and maintaining cost reports to maximize profitability while ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in international logistics.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exports, imports and complex overseas deliveries across departments.
• Develop global freight forwarder networks for efficient transitions.
• Communicate with freight forwarders, vendors and stakeholders for updates and schedule changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Export/import procedures knowledge

Independent prioritization

Hazardous materials handling

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Logistics

Hazardous materials handling certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

• You serve as the key interface between Materials Management, Procurement, Customer Service, Production Plants, and Logistics to coordinate exports, equipment refills, and complex overseas deliveries
• Coordinate timely delivery of imported raw materials critical to production and revenue goals, developing global freight forwarder networks for efficient transitions
• Facilitate communication between freight forwarders, vendors, and internal stakeholders, providing delivery updates and schedule changes on critical shipments
• You will be expected to collaborate with Business Development and Procurement to drive operational excellence, reduce costs, and mitigate risks in customs brokerage and logistics services
• Manage import and export transport execution with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers, ensuring compliance with regulations and company guidelines
• You will make informed decisions on delivery prioritization, consolidations, transportation modes, and route changes to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain export and import tracking systems, prepare logistics cost reports, audit invoices, and manage billing and payment processes
• Leverage company-wide resources to coordinate orders across multiple production plants and maintain comprehensive knowledge of product compatibility and ocean carrier operations

What makes you great

• You hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in international logistics, preferably handling hazardous materials
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multitask and independently set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You are direct working knowledge of export/import procedures, requirements, and multi-modal dangerous goods certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including macros, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) and SAP systems
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across multiple departments and logistics providers
• You have the ability to make independent decisions that maximize shipment profitability and operational efficiency
• Strong attention to detail with experience in auditing invoices, managing logistics cost reports, and negotiating freight quotes
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a diverse and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives are valued

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Pay Range: $90,000 - $132,000

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.