Logistics Associate

D.S. & DURGA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

D.S. & Durga, a Brooklyn fragrance house, seeks a highly organized Logistics Associate to join our operations team.

You will work with the supply chain and sales teams along with external logistics partners to execute global shipments, optimize shipping costs, and support our supply chain operations globally. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and play a key role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective logistics workflows at a fast growing company.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with data to identify cost savings and performance improvements.
• Experience coordinating international shipments required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.
• Experience in the consumer goods industry or related fast-moving product sectors.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems like Business Central, Netsuite or SAP is preferred
• Familiarity with customs processes, international freight terms (Incoterms), and freight rate negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule shipments with domestic and international vendors and freight carriers.
• Monitor shipment timelines and proactively resolve delays or issues.
• Analyze shipping costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenses without compromising service levels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with logistics partners, carriers, and vendors.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics performance, cost, and delivery.
• Prepare regular reports and insights on logistics operations and cost trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Sales, Finance) to support cross-functional logistics needs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant import/export regulations, documentation, and customs requirements.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance logistics processes.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Vendor management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel proficient

ERP/WMS experience

Import/Export knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Central

Netsuite

SAP

Job description

company

“A perfume is a world you can return to over and over again–a keyhole into far off places–material and imaginary.”

D.S. & Durga is a Brooklyn fragrance house on a quest to create thrilling perfumes inspired by music, myth, and the mundane. Founded in 2009 by David (D.S.) and Kavi (Durga) Moltz, the brand is known for its uniquely distinguished perfumes, candles, and aromatic products. All fragrances and design worlds are original compositions, rooted in specificity, surrealism, and clarity.

With distribution across 600 doors globally and five freestanding stores in NYC and LA, the brand is entering a new phase of growth following Manzanita Capital’s majority investment in 2024.

role overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Logistics Associate to join our operations team. In this role, you will work closely the supply chain and sales organizations along with external logistics partners to execute global shipments, optimize shipping costs, and support our supply chain operations globally. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and play a key role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective logistics workflows at a fast growing company.

key responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule shipments with domestic and international vendors and freight carriers.
• Monitor shipment timelines and proactively resolve delays or issues.
• Analyze shipping costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenses without compromising service levels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with logistics partners, carriers, and vendors.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics performance, cost, and delivery.
• Prepare regular reports and insights on logistics operations and cost trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Sales, Finance) to support cross-functional logistics needs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant import/export regulations, documentation, and customs requirements.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance logistics processes.

professional qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related field at an established organization.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with data to identify cost savings and performance improvements.
• Experience coordinating international shipments required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.
• Experience in the consumer goods industry or related fast-moving product sectors.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems like Business Central, Netsuite or SAP is preferred
• Familiarity with customs processes, international freight terms (Incoterms), and freight rate negotiation.

additional information

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid – 4 days per week in office)

Salary Band: $60,000-$80,000 depending on experience and skills.