Logistics Specialist

PLUG POWER INC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PLUG POWER INC is seeking a motivated Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist to join their Global Logistics team in Albany, NY. This role is pivotal in managing logistics for complex industrial shipments and ensuring regulatory compliance across the global supply chain.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, along with strong organizational and analytical skills. The company offers competitive pay rates ranging from $60,000 to $93,750 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with exposure to international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms and trade compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with heavy haul and project cargo coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate heavy haul and OOG shipments from origin to job site.
• Manage import/export operations and customs documentation.
• Align logistics planning with project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Logistics management

Trade compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

5–7 years of logistics or supply chain experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Avante or SAP preferred)

Microsoft 365 (SharePoint and Teams)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Global Logistics team. This dual-function role is critical to ensuring the smooth movement of complex industrial shipments while maintaining full regulatory compliance across our global supply chain.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate heavy haul and out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments from origin to job site, managing all logistics from quotation through final delivery.
• Arrange and manage domestic and international freight across all modes — ocean, air, truck, and parcel.
• Partner directly with construction project managers to align and adjust delivery schedules as project timelines shift, ensuring equipment arrives when crews need it.
• Partner with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs to optimize service, cost, and performance.
• Align logistics planning with project timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Own customs clearance escalations and resolve issues at port of arrival before they impact project schedules, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.
• Manage import/export operations, export classifications and customs documentation.
• Approach trade compliance as a lever for cost reduction — actively identifying duty savings, FTA opportunities, and classification strategies.
• Manage and oversee classification data accuracy in parts database, directing HTS/ECCN classification tasks as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–7 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with significant exposure to international and project-based logistics.
• Demonstrated experience with heavy haul, OOG, and project cargo coordination.
• Strong knowledge of 2020 Incoterms, trade compliance requirements, and global shipping documentation.
• Strong cross‑functional relationship builder who takes initiative to find the right people and get things done.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint and Teams for document collaboration and file management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems; Avante or SAP preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present insights to leadership.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Classification Specialist (CCS), or similar trade compliance certification is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs require.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $60,000.00 - $93,750.00

Benefits

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.
• May not take into account local geographic pay variations; applicable geographic differential discussed with HR team.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time.
• Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement.
• Fertility and Family Building Benefit.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.