Logistics Manager Chinese Speaking

Advancing People Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Advancing People Ltd is recruiting for a Los Angeles–based senior logistics operations role. You will oversee warehouse operations, inland trucking, cross-border delivery, and last-mile distribution across LA and surrounding areas. The role requires strong management of third-party carriers and cost control.

Fluency in English and Chinese is required for negotiations, reporting, and on-site coordination. Proficiency in Excel and WMS/TMS is essential to generate operational data and ledgers.

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics in the US, with knowledge of Port of Los Angeles and drayage operations.
• Proficient in English and Chinese for negotiations, emails, and on-site coordination.
• Proficient in Excel and WMS/TMS logistics systems and in generating reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational management of LA area warehouses, inland trucking, cross-border delivery, and last-mile distribution.
• Develop schedules, optimize routes, and control transportation and warehousing costs.
• Manage third-party vendors, negotiations, contracts, and compliance monitoring.
• Track cargo movement and handle delays, damage, or customs holds to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish and improve SOPs, inventory policies, and inbound/outbound inspection standards; supervise the team.
• Report operational data, risks, and improvement plans to HQ and partners.
• Control monthly logistics budget and propose cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Excel

WMS/TMS

Bilingual (EN/ZH)

Logistics planning

Job description

Are you located in the Los Angeles area or are you willing to relocate?

Our client is an established International supply chain business, specializing in supply chain management and related services, including international and domestic freight forwarding, logistics consulting, and e-commerce. They have a strong presence in various industries such as electronics, automotive parts, and medical equipment.

The company continues to expand its global footprint, focusing on modernizing and digitalizing the logistics industry.

The Role:

• Oversee the daily operational management of warehouses in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas, inland trucking transportation, cross-border delivery, container loading/unloading, and last-mile distribution.
• Develop logistics scheduling and routing plans, optimize trucking routes, and control overall transportation and warehousing costs.
• Manage third-party vendors including contracted trucking companies, warehousing service providers, and customs brokers; conduct supplier performance reviews, business negotiations, contract coordination, and compliance/performance monitoring.
• Track cargo movement throughout all logistics nodes; promptly handle exceptions such as delays, damage, loss, customs holds, etc., to ensure on-time delivery and successful receipt by customers.
• Establish and continuously improve logistics SOPs, inventory management policies, and inbound/outbound inspection standards; supervise the team to ensure effective implementation.
• Liaise with domestic headquarters, overseas clients, and partners; regularly report operational data, potential risks, and optimization/corrective action plans.
• Control the monthly logistics budget, perform cost accounting and analysis, and consistently propose initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.

The Person:

• Practical logistics management experience in the United States; familiarity with the Port of Los Angeles, local drayage operations, overseas warehouse management, and basic U.S. customs clearance procedures is preferred.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese as working languages, with the ability to independently conduct business negotiations, handle email correspondence, and coordinate on-site communications with external parties.
• Skilled in using Excel and WMS/TMS logistics systems, and capable of independently generating operation reports and data ledgers.
• Strong capabilities in emergency response and post-incident review, with the ability to handle sudden situations such as peak-season order surges, cargo anomalies, and last-minute container changes or rescheduling.
• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization (e.g., Green Card, H-1B, EAD, or U.S. citizenship) and be available for long-term, full-time employment in Los Angeles.

Our client is offering a basic salary of $130,000 - $170,000 plus company benefits.

Advancing People – The Recruitment Specialist

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.