Logistics Specialist, Associate at Qualcomm San Diego, CA

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

RSU grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Logistics Specialist, Associate to coordinate and optimize domestic and international shipments.

The role supports various projects, prepares trade documents, and collaborates with freight carriers and internal teams to resolve shipment issues. The position requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities in customs clearance, scheduling, and compliance across the logistics function.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of customs clearance, shipment scheduling, planning, coordinating, or related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides logistics support and coordinates shipment of goods for internal customers.
• Works with customers, third‑party manufacturers, and internal teams to troubleshoot routine shipment issues.
• Prepares customs clearance documents and works with broker for import filing, checks HS codes and duty rates.

Skills

Customs clearance

Shipment scheduling

Planning

Coordinating

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Logistics Specialist, Associate

San Diego, CA.

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Operations Group – Logistics/Traffic

General Summary

Responsible for the development and/or coordination of integrated logistics strategies, including supply chain management. This includes coordinating, routing, and preparing trade documents for domestic and international shipments on behalf of an assigned business unit, project, or division. Supports and troubleshoots a variety of projects and issues on a daily basis on behalf of assigned internal customers. Might work with freight carriers, service vendors, and/or internal functional groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of customs clearance, shipment scheduling, planning, coordinating, or related work experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides logistics support, coordinates the shipment of goods, and helps prepare trade documents for an assigned internal customer base.
• Works with customers, third‑party manufacturers, and internal teams to troubleshoot routine shipment‑related issues.
• Prepares customs clearance documents, works with broker for import filing, clears on duty exemption versus duty paid per guidelines, verifies HS (Harmonized System) codes and duty rates, approves broker filed checklist and updates LCT (Logistics Compliance Tool).
• Obtains approvals from STPI (Software Technology Parts of India)/SEZ (Special Economic Zone), Customs EPC (Export Promotion Council) for imports, exports, IUT (Inter‑unit Transfer), debonding and destruction.
• Files monthly, quarterly, and yearly returns and reports with required organizations (e.g., STPI, SEZ, and EPC) to inform import and export performance on behalf of the organization.
• Selects freight carriers based on established routing protocols. Monitors freight carrier billing invoices to ensure compliance with established rates.
• Assists in providing feedback on freight supplier's performance. Measures compliance to company policies and procedures, and ISO Shipping/Export Processes.
• Contributes to plans for regulatory requirements that affect logistics operations and collaborates with regulatory groups with supervision.
• Collaborates with individuals inside own team to complete the team's work.
• Communicates with project lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles.
• Adapts to moderate changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

Level of Responsibility

• Works under close supervision.
• Responsible for own work. Decision‑making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day‑to‑day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
• Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required.

Responsibilities Not Included

• Does not provide supervision to others.
• Does not have financial accountability.
• Has no influence over key organizational decisions.
• Does not have a role in strategic planning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification. Qualcomm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application/hiring process.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$25.00 - $37.50 per hour. In addition to base salary, the role offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). Our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.