Global Freight Management Specialist

Freight Operations & Execution

• Cook up global freight bookings and movement across multiple transportation modes (ocean, air, FTL/LTL, intermodal) to ensure on-time delivery.
• Be the key operational contact for freight providers and logistics partners, securing competitive rates and service levels.
• Maintain a pulse on shipment status globally, proactively updating and resolving delays, exceptions, and service issues.
• Issue and manage documentation for freight movements, ensuring accuracy for customs clearance and regulatory compliance (e.g., bills of lading, commercial invoices, freight manifests).

Carrier & Provider Management

• Collaborate with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to craft freight contracts, service agreements, and rate structures.
• Support freight rate benchmarking and build enduring relationships with logistics service providers.
• Coordinate and audit freight invoices and billings in coordination with finance, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure global freight operations adhere to internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable international trade regulations.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of global transportation standard operating procedures (SOPs), including processes for freight routing, shipment booking, risk mitigation, and claims management.
• Support internal compliance functions by preparing reporting and documentation for internal and external audit requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with supply chain planning, inventory, customer service, and procurement teams to align freight strategies with business needs.
• Provide logistics and freight guidance to internal stakeholders to resolve cross-border transport issues efficiently.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to freight cost, transit time, service performance, and carrier performance.
• Propose opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, consolidation, and optimization across global freight operations.

A fun, inclusive, and supportive team dedicated to your growth.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology and make a global impact.
A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in global freight management, logistics operations, or freight forwarding functions.
• Demonstrated experience executing multi-modal global freight movements and managing freight partners.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Solid understanding of global transportation modes, documentation requirements, and international shipping processes.
• Familiarity with customs documents, freight terms (e.g., Incoterms®), and related international logistics practices.
• Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS), freight audit/payment tools, and Excel or similar analysis tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred:
• Experience interacting with brokers, carriers, and 3PL partners on a global scale.
• Knowledge of freight cost optimization strategies, routing guides, and transportation compliance and risk mitigation.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $80,000/year