Senior Global Logistics & Transportation Specialist

Mitsubishi Power Americas; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking a Transportation Specialist III to provide logistics support for Gas and Steam Turbine projects across the United States and the Americas. You will coordinate transportation, freight, and customs compliance while ensuring regulatory adherence and project delivery commitments.

As a subject matter expert in logistics, you will guide internal teams, manage freight invoices, evaluate routing options, and build strong relationships with carriers and vendors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of logistics, transportation, import/export, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance, and international logistics operations.
• Experience with FTZ, TIB, HTS classifications, free trade programs, and customs regulations.
• Understanding of Incoterms and international transportation processes.
• Experience with freight forwarding, carrier management, and transportation planning.
• Ability to analyze transportation costs, routing strategies, and logistics performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and government regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP and SharePoint preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support transportation, logistics, and customs requirements for domestic and international projects
• Develop and maintain transportation provider networks capable of supporting planned and unplanned project activities
• Communicate with freight forwarders, steamship lines, terminals, warehouses, and carriers to track shipments and confirm cargo availability
• Analyze and coordinate transportation solutions, including rail, heavy haul trucking, FTZ, route analysis, and logistics planning
• Maintain transportation logs and ensure all required shipment documentation is properly uploaded and archived
• Review import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates, declarations, and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and verify export documentation to ensure compliance with classification, valuation, origin, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate export shipments and monitor freight movement through final delivery
• Investigate, audit, and manage freight invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracted rates
• Provide freight cost reporting and transportation analysis to internal customers
• Secure documentation required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Bureau of Industry and Security, and other regulatory agencies
• Evaluate transportation methods, carrier performance, routing, warehouse locations, and consolidation opportunities to optimize cost and service
• Analyze current shipping procedures and recommend improvements that reduce costs and improve delivery performance
• Serve as a liaison between customers, vendors, carriers, and internal departments to coordinate complex logistics activities
• Manage transportation claims related to damages, delays, and other shipment issues
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with vendors, global sourcing, accounting, sales, and project teams to resolve discrepancies and support project execution
• Provide after-hours and weekend support when required
• Partner with Transportation Management to support departmental goals, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Spanish language preference

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking a Transportation Specialist III to provide logistics support for Gas and Steam Turbine projects across the United States and the Americas. You will coordinate transportation, freight, and customs compliance while ensuring regulatory adherence and project delivery commitments.

As a subject matter expert in logistics, you will guide internal teams, manage freight invoices, evaluate routing options, and build strong relationships with carriers and vendors to