Logistics Assistant

Grundfos GmbH; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

On-the-job training

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Shipping Specialist in Fresno, CA to manage international shipments from the United States to global destinations. You will ensure compliance with U.S.

export regulations, coordinate with freight forwarders and carriers, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing transportation costs. The role requires 1-3 years in export shipping or international logistics, proficiency with SAP and Excel, and a strong understanding of EAR and FTR regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in export shipping, international logistics, or transportation.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations (EAR, FTR) and AESDirect filings.
• Familiarity with Incoterms and export documentation (BOL, AWB, SLI, Certificates of Origin).
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and AES filings
• Verify HTS classifications, ECCN codes, and country-of-origin information to ensure EAR, FTR compliance
• Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and customers while monitoring status
• Analyze transportation costs, optimize load capacity, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinate oversized U.S. freight movements in compliance with DOT regulations
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Planning, Warehousing, and Manufacturing to support order fulfillment

Skills

Export regulations knowledge

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about navigating the complexities of international trade and ensuring shipments reach global destinations seamlessly? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Shipping Specialist, you will be managing and coordinating international shipments from the United States to global destinations, ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations while driving on-time delivery and cost-effective transportation solutions. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position reports directly to our Regional Shipping Operations Leader, Americas North and is based in Fresno, California facility operating daily.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

The salary range for this position is $53,300USD – 70,590USD. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Fresno, California.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Supply Chain Logistics team, you'll create impact by Ensuring our products reach customers worldwide on time and in full compliance, directly supporting Grundfos's mission to pioneer solutions to global water and climate challenges..

Your main responsibilities include:

• Prepare and manage export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and AES filings
• Verify HTS classifications, ECCN codes, and country-of-origin information to ensure full compliance with EAR, FTR, and Denied Party Screening requirements
• Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and customers while monitoring status and resolving delays or documentation issues
• Analyze transportation costs, optimize load capacity, and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Coordinate oversized U.S. freight movements in compliance with DOT regulations, monitoring carrier performance and addressing shipping constraints
• Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Customer Service, Planning, Warehousing, and Manufacturing to support seamless order fulfillment

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented logistics professional with strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations, a sense of urgency, and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. We would also imagine that you have:

• 1-3 years of experience in export shipping, international logistics, or transportation
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations (EAR, FTR) and international shipping procedures, including AESDirect filings
• Familiarity with Incoterms® and export documentation (BOL, AWB, SLI, Certificates of Origin)
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel

It is a plus if you also:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related field
• Experience with oversized freight coordination and DOT compliance
• Background in trade compliance audits and denied party screening processes

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Do you want to learn more?

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Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

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We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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