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Garrett Metal Detectors
Logistics Specialist
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A Logistics Specialist plans and manages logistics, including the distribution and transportation of supplies, equipment or materials for a company or organization. Develops order schedules and policies, tracks shipments, coordinates storage and works with suppliers and transportation companies. Implements efficient and cost-effective transportation and distribution systems.
$68,436 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Garrett Metal Detectors, a world-wide leader in the manufacture of metal detecting equipment is looking to hire an experienced Logistics Specialist with international logistics experience. This is an on-site position located in our Garland, TX location. Essential Functions Prepare documentation, which may include dock receipts, bills of lading, Shipper's Letter of Instructions (SLI), export declarations, invoices, packing lists, and shipping labels Files Shippers Export Declarations (SEDs) Documents, reviews, and assessments for accuracy, verifications on country of origin/export, Importer of Record (IOR), and Incoterms, to ensure compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved Provides disposition of freight (i.e., tracking, tracing, routing, dispatching, rate quotations) Maintains daily follow-ups on documentation discrepancy issues Works collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues related to package deliveries or shipments Maintains records of import documents and monitors compliance with export documentation retention Follows up with Import Pre-advice from foreign suppliers and forwarders Monitors import shipment utilization to reduce freight cost Follows up with the warehouse on international order sheets, picked, packed, and shipped Follows up with