Americas Logistics Specialist

Role Mission

This position sits on-site at our Eugene, Oregon office.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize Americas logistics operations in collaboration with the Global Logistics team to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Coordinating and managing shipping routes, selecting carriers, and ensuring timely delivery via ground, air, and ocean shipments with collaborations with Manufacturing/S&R/Planning/Scheduling group.
• Manage partnership/relationship with freight forwarders, carriers, and agents to negotiate rates/surcharges and monitor performance regularly. Initiate monthly/quarterly review to establish reliable communication with logistics partners.
• Oversee preparation of shipping, export, and customs documents as needed. Ensure compliance with domestic and international trade regulations, customs requirements, and dangerous goods protocol. Assist on any customs delays issues to clear the receiving of the goods in Americas.
• Evaluate manual logistics processes needing improvement and use of new technology to track shipments, manage inventory, optimize routing, solve supply chain disruptions.
• Provide detailed reports related to logistics performance metrics to US Plants Director and escalate issues for immediate resolution.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Primary Language: Fluent English; written and verbal communication
• Experience: 5+ years in domestic/international logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain
• Certifications: Dangerous Good Certification is a plus
• Communication Skills: Effective coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail for tracking shipments, inventory, and schedules.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot logistical issues and optimize supply chain operations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in logistics software, inventory management systems, and transportation management tools. Proficiency in SAP
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, transportation, or equivalent.