Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists in Houston, TX, is seeking a Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist who is bilingual in Spanish. You will manage import operations, coordinate multimodal transportation, and ensure regulatory compliance for US-bound shipments.

The role demands 3–5 years of logistics experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and advanced Excel skills. You will develop dashboards, monitor KPIs, negotiate rates, and optimize freight spend to improve delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish required; 3–5 years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing import operations into the United States; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Import & international logistics management
• Coordinate ocean, rail, truck, and intermodal transportation
• Monitor shipment schedules and track inbound shipments
• Customs, regulatory compliance, and entry filings with brokers
• Negotiate rates and service agreements; analyze freight spend
• Develop logistics performance metrics and dashboards

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist - bilingual in Spanish is required

Responsibilities:

• Import & International Logistics Management
• Manage end-to-end import logistics
• Coordinate ocean, rail, truck, and intermodal transportation
• Monitor shipment schedules
• Track inbound shipments
• Customs & Regulatory Compliance
• Coordinate with customs brokers regarding entry filings, classifications, duties, and tariffs
• Manage compliance
• Freight & Transportation Management
• Negotiate rates and service agreements with
• Analyze freight spend and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Manage transportation KPIs including transit times, delivery performance, and freight costs
• Coordinate receiving and storage activities at ports, terminals, and warehouses
• Monitor inventory levels
• Develop logistics performance metrics and dashboards

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Bilingual in Spanish required 3-5 years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience. Experience managing import operations into the United States. Advanced Excel skills Experience with steel, pipe, metals, industrial products, construction materials, or heavy commodities preferred.

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