Logistics Specialist

Insight Global; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage inbound international freight tracking for shipments. This role includes tracking approximately 100 container shipments a month and requires strong communication with suppliers and brokers, as well as experience in customs paperwork. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of international logistics experience and proficiency in Excel. This position is based in Farmington Hills, MI.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of international logistics experience, preferably in both air and ocean freight.
• Experience with customs paperwork like ISF is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound international freight tracking.
• Manage approximately 100 container shipments monthly.
• Communicate with suppliers and freight brokers, and process customs paperwork.

Skills

International logistics experience (3-5 years)

Processing inbound customs paperwork

Strong Microsoft Excel experience

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Logistics Specialist to support inbound international freight tracking for a large logistics organization. This position requires the ability to work onsite in Greenwood IN or Farmington Hills MI. This individual will be working alongside another Logistics Specialist and between the two it will be expected to track and manage roughly 100 container shipments a month. These containers are primarily traveling to the US from Mexico and Japan but not limited to those locations. This role is responsible for owning the tracking process from cradle to grave, from communication with the supplier all the way until it arrives at its destination. This includes communicating with manufacturers and freight brokers, processing customs paperwork to allow smooth entry of goods, tracking of containers, etc.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of international logistics experience (both air and ocean freight import experience preferred)
• Experience processing inbound customs paperwork such as ISF
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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