Logistics Specialist

Plug Power•Albany, NY

12d•$60,000 - $93,750

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Global Logistics team. This dual-function role is critical to ensuring the smooth movement of complex industrial shipments while maintaining full regulatory compliance across our global supply chain. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with heavy haul and out-of-gauge (OOG) freight alongside a working knowledge of import/export trade compliance in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Requirements

5–7 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with significant exposure to international and project-based logistics.
Demonstrated experience with heavy haul, OOG, and project cargo coordination
Strong knowledge of 2020 Incoterms, trade compliance requirements, and global shipping documentation.
Strong cross-functional relationship builder who takes initiative to find the right people and get things done — not someone who waits for information to come to them.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint and Teams for document collaboration and file management.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems; Avante or SAP preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present insights to leadership.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Direct HTS/ECCN classification experience is a plus but not required
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Classification Specialist (CCS), or similar trade compliance certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate heavy haul and out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments from origin to job site, managing all logistics from quotation through final delivery.
Arrange and manage domestic and international freight across all modes — ocean, air, truck, and parcel.
Partner directly with construction project managers to align and adjust delivery schedules as project timelines shift, ensuring equipment arrives when crews need it.
Partner with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs to optimize service, cost, and performance.
Align logistics planning with project timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.
Own customs clearance escalations and resolve issues at port of arrival before they impact project schedules.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.
Manage import/export operations, export classifications and customs documentation.
Direct HTS/ECCN classification experience is a plus but not required — what matters is the ability to oversee consultant work, ask the right questions, and maintain data accuracy in our parts database.
Approach trade compliance not just as a regulatory obligation but as a lever for cost reduction — actively identifying duty savings, FTA opportunities, and classification strategies that benefit the business.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
401(k) with 5% company match
Bonus eligibility
Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
Paid Holidays
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
Fertility and Family Building Benefit
Employee Referral program
Employee Assistance Program