International Logistics Specialist

Thomson Power Systems; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA/FSAs

PTO and holidays

401k with matching employer

AD&D Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate international shipments, collaborate with manufacturing sites, distributors, and 3PLs, and drive cost efficiencies across the global supply chain.

Hybr id work model with onsite presence at Regal Rexnord locations and occasional remote work, focusing on compliant, timely, and cost-effective transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of logistics/transportation experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, customs docs, incoterms.
• Experience coordinating ocean, air, and ground freight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve complex logistics/shipment issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments across manufacturing sites, distribution centers, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage ocean, air, ground, and multimodal transportation activities and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Work with 3PLs to ensure timely and cost-effective shipments.
• Monitor shipment execution, transit times, and exceptions.
• Resolve shipment delays, customs holds, and documentation discrepancies.
• Coordinate freight movements based on Incoterms and procedures.
• Ensure shipment documentation aligns with import/export requirements.
• Collaborate with Trade Compliance on regulatory questions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize routes.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Logistics coordination

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation Management Systems

Excel

Job description

Work Model: You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday-Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

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The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing international shipments while ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with applicable transportation and customs regulations.

This position manages complex logistics activities, works closely with manufacturing sites, distribution centers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and commercial teams, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the global supply chain. The Logistics Specialist is expected to work independently, resolve operational challenges, identify opportunities for process optimization, and contribute to transportation cost reductions and improved service performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments across multiple manufacturing sites, distribution centers, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage ocean, air, ground, and multimodal transportation activities and communicate shipment status, risks, and delivery expectations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with freight forwarders, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure timely and cost-effective shipments.
• Monitor shipment execution, transit times, delivery performance, and transportation exceptions.
• Resolve shipment delays, customs holds, documentation discrepancies, and other operational issues.
• Coordinate freight movements based on customer requirements, Incoterms, and applicable transportation procedures.
• Ensure shipment documentation is accurate and aligned with applicable import/export requirements.
• Identify potential compliance risks and expedite complex regulatory questions to Trade Compliance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and internal Trade Compliance teams to facilitate customs clearance.2. Freight Cost Management and Optimization.
• Review transportation charges, accessorial fees, freight invoices, and shipment-related costs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation expenses and improve routing efficiency.
• Support freight consolidation, carrier selection, and alternative transportation solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate logistics costs and service trade-offs.
• Support initiatives involving bonded warehouses, Foreign Trade Zones, and other customs-related logistics strategies under Trade Compliance guidance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, customer service, sales, distribution centers, and supply chain teams to support business requirements.
• Act as a logistics subject-matter resource for operational questions and shipment exceptions.
• Recommend improvements to reduce manual activities, transportation costs, and operational risks.
• Support implementation of standardized logistics procedures and best practices.
• Analyze shipment data and transportation performance to identify recurring issues.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving global supply chain efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience 3-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, import/export operations, or global supply chain.
• Knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, customs documentation, incoterms and international customs procedures.
• Transportation Experience coordinating ocean, air, and ground freight.
• Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving Ability to independently resolve complex logistics and shipment-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working with bonded warehouses, FTZs, or international distribution networks.
• Systems Experience with ERP systems, transportation management systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience coordinating shipments across multiple legal entities and manufacturing locations.
• Experience identifying logistics cost-saving opportunities.
• Familiarity with KPI reporting and continuous improvement methodologies.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.