Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist - Direct Hire - Pay rate starting at $24/hr. in Richfield, OH.

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to support domestic and international freight forwarding operations. This role will coordinate shipments across air, ocean, and inland transportation while managing import/export documentation, customs processes, billing, and shipment profitability.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment, and able to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, carriers, warehouses, and internal teams.

 Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle domestic and international freight forwarding operations, including air, ocean, and inland transportation

• Coordinate import and export documentation and customs clearance procedures

• Work with warehouses to ensure accurate receiving, storage, and dispatch of cargo

• Arrange and track transportation schedules with trucking companies and shipping carriers

• Prepare and review shipping and commercial documentation, including bills of lading (BOL), air waybills (AWB), invoices, and packing lists

• Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant with applicable requirements

• Handle shipment-related billing, including customer invoicing and verification of vendor invoices

• Monitor individual job profit and loss (P&L) and shipment margins

• Complete settlement processes and ensure shipments are closed in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate shipment and transaction records within TMS/ERP systems

• Communicate with customers, vendors, carriers, warehouses, and internal management to resolve issues

• Assist with resolution of delivery, damage, or loss-related concerns

  Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of freight forwarding, logistics, or related operations experience preferred

• Knowledge of import/export processes, customs procedures, and warehouse/transportation coordination

• Bilingual Korean/English skills preferred

• High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Candidates with experience in freight forwarding, international logistics, import/export operations, customs documentation, TMS/ERP systems, air freight, ocean freight, or transportation coordination are encouraged to apply.

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