Logistics Specialist

Seven Seas Water Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Seas Water Group is seeking a Logistics Specialist to own end‑to‑end shipments from vendor to site, negotiating rates, planning routes, and coordinating import/export clearance across multiple locations. The role requires 3+ years in international freight, strong Incoterms and customs knowledge, and experience onboarding freight forwarders and carriers.

Based in Tampa, the position offers a hands-on role with budget responsibility, proactive issue resolution, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of logistics experience, including international freight across air, ocean, and ground modes.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, HTS classification, country of origin, and customs documentation.
• Experience qualifying and onboarding freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers; negotiation of freight contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end shipments from vendor to site—including risk and ownership transfer.
• Plan routes, schedule shipments, and obtain quotes to meet timelines while optimizing cost.
• Reconcile freight estimates, POs, and contract rates against carrier invoices.
• Coordinate receiving, warehousing, and material staging at multiple locations.
• Provide real-time shipment visibility to Project Managers and site teams.
• Coordinate import/export clearance with freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Skills

Logistics experience

Incoterms

HTS classification

Customs documentation

Vendor onboarding

Freight negotiation

Hazmat knowledge

Freight claims

Warehousing coordination

Invoicing reconciliation

ERP familiarity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree in related field

Tools

IFS

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG Water-as-a-Service approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

Description

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG Water-as-a-Service approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG Water-as-a-Service approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

The Logistics Specialist is the single owner of project freight from vendor to site — accountable both financially and physically for every leg of the shipment chain. The role qualifies and manages freight suppliers, plans routes, negotiates rates, manages budgets and DOA approvals, resolves claims, oversees warehousing and staging, and gives Project Managers total visibility into what material is where, in what condition, and at what cost. The role combines hands‑on execution with technical mastery of international freight — HTS codes, tariff exposure, hazmat protocols, and customs documentation.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end shipments from vendor to site— including risk and ownership transfer
• Plan routes, schedule shipments, and obtain spot quotes to meet project timelines while optimizing cost, transit time, and risk; monitor supplier readiness dates to align transportation with procurement and project schedules.
• Confirm project freight/logistics/Brokerage budgets at kickoff and actively manage to beat them.
• Reconcile freight estimates, POs, and contract rates against carrier invoices to support accurate, on-time payment.
• Administer the formal freight approval process.
• Negotiate freight contracts, lane rates, and service-level agreements; lead contract rate reviews and renewals; identify opportunities to consolidate shipments and reduce transportation costs.
• Manage freight claims end-to-end — damage, loss, delay, shortage, and demurrage/detention disputes — including documentation, carrier/insurer negotiation, and recovery tracking.
• Coordinate import and export clearance with freight forwarders and customs brokers; maintain and apply country of origin and harmonized tariff (HTS) codes; monitor tariff/duty exposure and mitigation options.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, certificates of origin, export documentation, and customs entries for accuracy; confirm Incoterms and documentation requirements with suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinate oversized, hazardous, high-value, and temperature-sensitive shipments; ensure hazmat shipments follow proper classification, packaging, and carrier protocols, and that consolidations (in‑house or third‑party) are properly packaged, labeled, and documented to box-level contents.
• Coordinate receiving at all site and Seven Seas warehouse locations, including inbound scheduling, unloading, inspection, and documented transfer of custody.
• Oversee warehousing, staging, and material flow across all Seven Seas locations by; maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system reconciliation; identify storage utilization improvements.
• Provide real-time shipment visibility to Project Managers and site teams; maintain trackers, delivery schedules; communicate proactively on delays, exceptions, and risks with recommended mitigation.
• Analyze and report logistics KPIs (cost vs. budget, on-time delivery, damage/claims, dwell time, carrier performance, expedited freight); support continuous improvement of logistics procedures, systems, and document retention.
• Ensure logistics activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, trade regulations, safety requirements, and applicable import/export laws.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of hands‑on logistics experience, including international freight across air, ocean, and ground modes.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, HTS classification, country of origin, and customs documentation.
• Experience qualifying and onboarding freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers; proven ability to negotiate freight contracts and spot rates.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials classification, packaging, and documentation requirements.
• Experience managing freight claims (damage, loss, delay, demurrage/detention).
• Experience coordinating receiving, warehousing, and material staging at multiple locations.
• Proficiency reconciling estimates, POs, and contract rates against carrier invoices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills; high attention to detail; ownership mindset with a bias toward cross‑functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial construction, utilities, water treatment, energy, manufacturing, engineering, or EPC project environments.
• Experience with IFS, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience coordinating project cargo, oversized equipment, temperature-sensitive materials, or international ocean freight.
• Experience administering a formal Delegation of Authority (DOA) approval process.
• Experience with consolidation programs and box-level manifest documentation.
• Certifications: APICS/CSCP, CLTD, IATA/DGR, or licensed Customs Broker.
• Multi-site warehousing or 3PL oversight experience.

Work Environment

• Warehouse/office-based, Monday–Friday, core office hours.
• Regular time on the warehouse floor coordinating receiving, staging, and material flow.
• Periodic visits to suppliers, ports, freight terminals, construction sites, or operating facilities.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel as project needs require.
• Availability to respond to time-sensitive shipment issues outside standard business hours when in‑transit freight, customs clearance, or urgent project deliveries require it.
• Cross-functional, collaborative team environment.

How To Apply

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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