Senior Logistics Import & Freight Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided lunch

Job summary

H MART - Corp is seeking a Logistics Transportation Import Specialist in Carlstadt, NJ to manage container dispatch across US regional warehouses and lead drayage/freight RFP processes.

You will mentor Jr. Staff, optimize container movement for cost efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Requires 5+ years in logistics with RFP experience and strong vendor negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above preferred
• 5+ years in operations/logistics with RFP experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of logistics, operations, food regulations, safety standards, and compliance
• Strong vendor negotiation and RFP management skills
• Advanced data analytics skills
• Efficient communication skills; self-starter
• Customs brokerage knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicate with freight forwarder and manage Air/Ocean Freight scheduling across all regional warehouses
• Determine genset attachment requirements for RF containers, including non-standard cases
• Own the Unloading Priority List across all regional warehouses; resolve scheduling conflicts with truckers, warehouse, and 3rd party warehouses
• 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
• Analyze Demurrage & Detention fees and present cost-reduction recommendations to upper management
• Own the monthly Ocean Freight list reporting process

Skills

Vendor negotiation

RFP management

Data analytics

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

H MART - Corp is seeking a Logistics Transportation Import Specialist in Carlstadt, NJ to manage container dispatch across US regional warehouses and lead drayage/freight RFP processes.

You will mentor Jr. Staff, optimize container movement for cost efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Requires 5+ years in logistics with RFP experience and strong vendor negotiation skills.