Logistics Manager - Chinese Speaking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Company benefits

Job summary

Advancing People Ltd. is recruiting for a Logistics Manager to oversee LA-area warehousing, inland trucking, cross-border delivery, and last-mile distribution. You will develop routing plans, optimize routes, and control transportation and warehousing costs.

The role requires hands-on experience in U.S. logistics, fluency in English and Chinese, and proficiency with Excel and WMS/TMS systems to generate operational reports and ledgers. Long-term, full-time commitment in Los Angeles is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in the United States with port operations and drayage is preferred.
• Fluent in English and Chinese for negotiations, email, and on-site coordination.
• Proficient in Excel and WMS/TMS logistics systems; able to generate operation reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of warehouses in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, inland trucking, cross-border delivery, container loading/unloading, and last-mile distribution.
• Develop logistics schedules, optimize trucking routes, and manage transportation and warehousing costs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Logistics management

Cost control

Vendor management

Data reporting

Emergency response

Excel

WMS/TMS systems

Tools

Excel

WMS

TMS

Job description

Are you a fluent Chinese speaking Logistics Manager?

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