Specialist, International Logistics

Music & Arts; Brownsburg, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Guitar Center Distribution Center is seeking an International Logistics Specialist to manage inbound international shipments and maintain smooth information flow between vendors, service providers, and Enterprise Distribution Centers.

The role emphasizes handling shipments, maintaining reports, and ensuring compliance with customs requirements, using Excel, Access, and various TMS/WMS tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, college degree preferred.
• International logistics experience with Incoterms and customs knowledge preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills; Access experience with large datasets desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with vendors, carriers, and internal partners.
• Strong organizational skills and accuracy in data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound international shipments and ensure requirements are met.
• Handle international logistics reporting and metrics using Excel and Access.
• Maintain Access databases with status of shipments.
• Prepare and distribute logistics reports and ensure data integrity.
• Review documents and bills of lading for US Customs compliance.
• Coordinate container manifests with drayage and distribution centers.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

WMS

TMS

PKMS

e2Open

Smart Info

JDA

Job description

Guitar Center Distribution Center is looking for an International Logistics Specialist to support the International Team by managing all inbound international shipments and ensuring a continuous flow of information and movement of freight between vendors, service providers, internal teams, and Enterprise Distribution Centers.

The compensation range for this position is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and approve inbound international shipments, ensuring shipping requirements are met.
• Manage international logistics reporting and metrics utilizing both Excel and Access Data tables.
• Update and maintain Access databases containing status of international logistics shipments.
• Prepare and distribute various logistics reports while ensuring data integrity.
• Review commercial documents and bills of lading to ensure they are complete and meet US Customs requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate container manifest and shipping information to drayage companies and distribution center facilities.
• Enter container and purchase order information into TMS and PKMS system.
• Review OS&Ds when presented by the warehouse and resolve in a timely manner.
• Coordinate all inbound Canadian border crossings; approvals to ship, document accuracy, and facilitate domestic receiving.
• Assist with auditing ocean carrier, brokerage, and drayage invoices for accuracy.
• Promote a culture that reflects the Company’s core values of Customer First, Passion, Respect, and Integrity.
• Build relationships with people across a variety of functions both within and outside the company.
• Assist with other Logistics or Distribution Center projects as needed.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required, college degree preferred.
• International Logistics industry experience with knowledge of Incoterms, Customs and Border Protection Regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Microsoft Excel skills, required. Microsoft Access experience strongly preferred, with the ability to work with large datasets and databases. Familiarity with WMS and TMS (PKMS / e2Open / Smart Info / JDA) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with vendors, carriers, and internal partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and efficiency in data entry and reporting.
• Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.