Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a bilingual Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist in Houston to manage import operations and international logistics. The role requires coordinating ocean, rail, truck, and intermodal movement, tracking shipments, and ensuring customs compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in logistics, strong Excel skills, and experience with US imports. Industrial materials experience is a plus; this is an on-site role in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish is required.
• 3-5 years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing import operations into the United States.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with steel, pipe, metals, industrial products, construction materials, or heavy commodities preferred.

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 vendors
• 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

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Advanced Excel

Import Operations

End-to-End Logistics

US Imports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist

Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist - bilingual in Spanish is required

Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist 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

Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist 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.