Global Freight Management Specialist

Dana Innovations Inc • San Clemente, CA

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About The Position

The Global Freight Management Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing global freight operations — including ocean, air, and ground transportation — ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of product from origin to destination. This role works closely with internal stakeholders across logistics, operations, procurement, and customer service, as well as external partners such as carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global freight bookings and movement across multiple transportation modes (ocean, air, FTL/LTL, intermodal) to ensure on-time delivery.
• Serve as the key operational contact for freight providers and logistics partners, securing competitive rates and service levels.
• Monitor and track shipment status globally, proactively communicating updates 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).
• Collaborate with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to negotiate freight contracts, service agreements, and rate structures.
• Support freight rate benchmarking and continuous relationship building with logistics service providers.
• Coordinate and audit freight invoices and billings in coordination with finance, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Ensure global freight operations comply with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable international trade regulations.
• Assist in 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.
• 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.
• Develop, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to freight cost, transit time, service performance, and carrier performance.
• Recommend opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, consolidation, and optimization across global freight operations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level