Logistics Transportation Import Specialist

H Mart; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5%"

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a Logistics Transportation Import Specialist to manage container dispatch across US regional warehouses and lead RFP processes for drayage and freight services.

You will optimize container movement based on cost efficiency and inventory needs, mentor Jr. Staff, and resolve complex freight and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Operation/Distributions/Logistics/Transportation.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Advanced knowledge of logistics, operations, safety standards and compliance.
• Strong vendor negotiation and RFP management skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with freight forwarders and manage Air/Ocean freight scheduling across all regional warehouses.
• Own the Unloading Priority List and resolve scheduling conflicts with truckers, warehouse, and 3rd party warehouse.
• Analyze Demurrage & Detention fees and present cost-reduction recommendations to upper management.
• Own the monthly Ocean Freight list reporting process.

Job description

Logistics Transportation Import Specialist is responsible for managing container dispatch across all US regional warehouses, independently leading RFP processes for drayage and freight services and resolving complex freight, unloading-priority, and reporting issues. This role determines container movement based on cost efficiency and store inventory needs and mentors Jr. Staffs.

Freight Management

• Communicate with freight forwarder and manage Air/Ocean Fright scheduling across all regional warehouses
• Determine genset attachment requirements for RF containers, including non-standard cases

Unloading Priority Management

• Own the Unloading Priority List across all regional warehouses; resolve scheduling conflicts with truckers, warehouse, and 3rd party warehouse
• Oversee FDA release follow-up and empty container returns; resolve delays and escalations
• Monitor inbound container movement trends across the network and address recurring bottlenecks

Report

• Analyze Demurrage & Detention fees and present findings and cost-reduction recommendations to upper management
• Own the monthly Ocean Freight list reporting process

Experiences And Requirements

• Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree or above preferred
• Years of Experience 5+ years of experience in
• Operation/Distributions/Logistics/Transportation industry and RFP experience preferred
• Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of logistics, operations, food regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Strong vendor negotiation and RFP management skills
• Advanced data analytics skills
• Efficient communication skills; self-starter
• Customs brokerage knowledge a plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Employee Discount Program (5%)
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday ~ Friday

Salary Range: $65,000 ~ $90,000

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.