Logistics Manager

About the role

The Logistics Manager will oversee the end-to-end logistics process for inbound freight, including international and domestic shipments across various modes (ocean, air, FTL, LTL, parcel).

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal supply chain and operations teams in the US, and coordinate with overseas logistics division in Japan.
• Ensure timely delivery, cost control, import/export compliance, and accurate reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes and collaborate cross-functionally to support smooth operations.
• Identify and implement applicable software packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience (manager level) in international logistics / inbound material sourcing / supply chain for an industrial manufacturing or equipment-oriented business.
• Strong knowledge of international air & ocean freight, customs brokerage/import/export procedures, relevant trade regulations.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and warehouses external to the company.
• Track record of cost control / freight spend analysis, negotiation of shipping / forwarding rates.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple shipments / deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong skills in invoice processing, financial reconciliation related to shipments and logistics costs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills (both internal & external).
• Excellent reporting skills: ability to build and present logistics performance metrics, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• SAP experience preferred (or other ERP system with strong logistics module).
• Experience with implementing and operating duty drawback programs, foreign trade zones, and other applicable trade preference programs and duty mitigation strategies.
• Certifications such as CLTD, CSCP, or SCP are advantageous.
• Japanese language skills helpful but not required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience (manager level) in international logistics / inbound material sourcing / supply chain for an industrial manufacturing or equipment-oriented business.
• Strong knowledge of international air & ocean freight, customs brokerage/import/export procedures, relevant trade regulations.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and warehouses external to the company.
• Track record of cost control / freight spend analysis, negotiation of shipping / forwarding rates.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple shipments / deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong skills in invoice processing, financial reconciliation related to shipments and logistics costs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills (both internal & external).
• Excellent reporting skills: ability to build and present logistics performance metrics, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• SAP experience preferred (or other ERP system with strong logistics module).
• Experience with implementing and operating duty drawback programs, foreign trade zones, and other applicable trade preference programs and duty mitigation strategies.
• Certifications such as CLTD, CSCP, or SCP are advantageous.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• SAP experience preferred (or other ERP system with strong logistics module)
• CLTD, CSCP, or SCP certifications

Benefits

Key advantages of working at Yaskawa include:

• Career opportunities in diverse areas
• A highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate-wide bonus plan, and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 per year for graduate courses

Additional information regarding the benefit package can be found at the following link: https://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers/benefits