Specialist Project Logistics

Royal Caribbean International; Weston (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the vacation industry as a Specialist Project Logistics. This full-time role in Weston, Florida, involves managing transportation logistics for newbuild and revitalization projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in transportation and logistics. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transportation and logistics.
• Knowledge of US Customs regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation of equipment and supplies for various projects.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers and internal departments.
• Conduct training for project teams and port agents.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

JD Edwards

AMOS

Job description

Specialist Project Logistics

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team at Royal Caribbean Group. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with excellent career development opportunities, providing unique ways to explore the world.

We are leaders in the vacation industry with global brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. We boast the most innovative fleet, private destinations, and a dedicated team committed to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Purchasing Global Capital Team has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Specialist Project Logistics, reporting to the Manager, LGA Logistics. This position is based on-site in Weston, Florida.

Position Summary

This role primarily supports internal teams in implementing their strategies and achieving results. The Specialist Project Logistics manages transportation of equipment and supplies used in Newbuild, Dry-Dock, Revitalization, and Projects. It involves coordinating with third-party logistics providers (customs brokers, port agents, forwarders, consolidators) and collaborating with internal departments (Purchasing, Logistics, Newbuild, Marine & HFAB Operations, Fleet Modernization, etc.), shipboard operations, port departments, and external suppliers to determine the disposition of tools, equipment, and materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Direct third-party port agents, forwarders, and consolidators regarding the disposition of tools, equipment, and materials used in various projects.

2. Represent RCCL in meetings with US Customs, responding to audits, inquiries, and presenting company policies and procedures.

3. Track and monitor tools, equipment, and materials to ensure timely disposition for project transfer.

4. Conduct training for project teams, warehouse personnel, and port agents.

5. Plan and coordinate transportation of contractor tools, equipment, and supplies domestically and internationally.

6. Handle urgent shipments via airfreight for project needs.

7. Provide training on disposition procedures in the Land Good Advice system.

8. Train internal and external customers on current regulatory compliance for Landed Good Advice.

9. Work with RCCL Compliance, Ethics, and Customs to ensure awareness of current compliance requirements and update policies accordingly.

10. Travel domestically and internationally for vessel port audits and quality assurance.

11. Perform related duties as required, with or without accommodation.

12. Participate in meetings related to ongoing projects as needed.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transportation and logistics, with knowledge of US Customs regulations.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.

• Experience with third-party providers and the Landed Good Advice (LGA) system preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.

• Hazardous materials shipping certification is a plus.

• Proficiency in PC software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

• Familiarity with JD Edwards and AMOS systems preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, including calculating figures and understanding basic algebra and geometry.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interpret technical documents and respond to inquiries effectively.

• Independent decision-making capabilities with minimal supervision.

We appreciate your interest in joining Royal Caribbean Group. Our recruiters are available to provide guidance throughout the application process and answer any questions. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you onboard!

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all forms.