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

Preferred Experience 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.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

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