Logistics Specialist

The Davis Companies Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join its team. This contract-to-hire role focuses on coordinating international shipments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation to support healthcare logistics operations.

Onsite schedule 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a pay rate of $30.00–$35.00 per hour. You will work with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to maintain shipment visibility and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in international logistics, transportation, or import/export operations.
• Experience using parcel shipping systems such as FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, and/or DHL EasyShip.
• Experience preparing Electronic Export Information (EEI) through AES.
• Knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and international customs requirements.
• Experience coordinating cold chain shipments, including temperature-controlled packaging and dry ice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute international shipments, maintaining visibility of shipment status and on-time delivery.
• Assist in the coordination, tracking, and execution of domestic US small parcel shipments as needed.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.
• Monitor shipments in transit, investigate delays, and coordinate corrective actions with carriers and logistics partners.
• Maintain chain of custody documentation for international shipments per cGMP requirements.
• Support warehouse operations by ensuring shipments comply with DOT, IATA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export regulations and customs requirements.
• Coordinate with parcel carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Shipping documentation

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Tools

FedEx Ship Manager

UPS WorldShip

DHL EasyShip

Job description

Logistics Specialist - Contract to Hire

A company on a mission to change how healthcare is delivered, is seeking an experienced, motivated Logistics Specialist to join its Logistics team in Billerica, MA. If you thrive on solving problems, take pride in accuracy, and want your work to support science that matters, this is your team.

Pay Rate of the Logistics Specialist:

$30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Scheduleof the Logistics Specialist:

Onsite, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities of the Logistics Specialist:

• Coordinate and execute international shipments, maintaining visibility of shipment status, on-time delivery, and transit exceptions.


• Assist in the coordination, tracking, and execution of domestic US small parcel shipments as needed.


• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, IATA Dangerous Goods Declarations, shipping labels, and other import/export paperwork.


• Monitor shipments in transit, investigate delays proactively, coordinate corrective actions with carriers and logistics partners, and update internal stakeholders.


• Maintain chain of custody documentation for international shipments in accordance with cGMP requirements.


• Support warehouse operations by ensuring shipments comply with DOT, IATA, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.


• Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export regulations, foreign customs requirements, company policies, and transportation regulations.


• Coordinate with parcel carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics providers to move shipments and clear customs efficiently.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of the Logistics Specialist:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in international logistics, transportation, or import/export operations.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience using parcel shipping systems such as FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, and/or DHL EasyShip.


• Experience preparing and filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES).


• Working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, international customs requirements, and domestic and international transportation compliance.


• Experience coordinating cold chain shipments, including temperature-controlled packaging, dry ice shipments, and shipment monitoring.


• Proficiency with international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, export documentation, and Dangerous Goods documentation.


• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including basic formulas and PivotTables.


• Working knowledge of Incoterms and their impact on ownership transfer, transportation responsibilities, duties, taxes, and customs clearance.


• Experience with ERP systems and transportation or warehouse management systems.


• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, international shipping processes, and customs clearance procedures.