Logistics Manager - Chinese Speaking

Advancing People Ltd.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

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Company benefits

Zusammenfassung

Advancing People Ltd. is seeking a fluent Chinese-speaking Logistics Manager in the Los Angeles area who can relocate if needed. The role oversees warehouses, inland trucking, cross-border delivery, and last-mile distribution while managing vendors and keeping a close eye on costs.

Candidates should be experienced in U.S. logistics, possess English and Chinese proficiency for negotiations and communications, and be capable of generating formal operation reports using Excel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in U.S. logistics with LA ports preferred.
• Proficient in English and Chinese for negotiations and on-site communications.
• Able to generate operation reports and data ledgers using Excel.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily operational management of warehouses in the Los Angeles area, inland trucking, cross-border delivery, and last-mile distribution.
• Develop logistics scheduling and routing plans, optimize trucking routes, and control transportation and warehousing costs.
• Manage third-party vendors including trucking companies, warehousing service providers, and customs brokers; conduct supplier performance reviews and negotiations.
• Track cargo movement through all logistics nodes; promptly handle delays, damages, losses, and customs holds to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish and improve logistics SOPs, inventory policies, and inspection standards; supervise teams to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with domestic HQ, overseas clients, and partners; report operational data and risks, and propose corrective actions.
• Control the monthly logistics budget and perform cost accounting with initiatives for cost reduction.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Chinese

Logistics management

Cost control

Vendor management

Tools

WMS

TMS

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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