Shipping Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist
About the role
The Shipping Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist – Equilibar coordinates domestic and international shipments while ensuring products are shipped accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable company, carrier, customs, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key operational resource for outbound and inbound logistics, working closely with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, and third-party carriers to ensure products reach customers safely and on time. A key responsibility is managing the documentation and information required for international shipments, including commercial invoices, packing lists, HTS classifications, country-of-origin information, tariff requirements, and other customs or carrier documentation. The role helps ensure shipment information is accurate, complete, and consistent with applicable import/export requirements before products leave the facility. In addition to international shipping responsibilities, this position coordinates domestic shipments, selects and works with appropriate carriers and freight providers, prepares products for shipment, maintains shipping records, and assists with the resolution of transportation or customs issues. The position also supports inbound international shipments and works with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners as required. This role is suited for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities and understands the importance of documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and customer service in a global manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute domestic and international shipments, ensuring customer orders are shipped accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with customer, carrier, and regulatory requirements.
- Review shipping instructions, customer requirements, Incoterms, service levels, and order information to determine appropriate shipment requirements and documentation.
- Prepare shipping transactions, labels, bills of l