Logistics Specialist

LBB SPECIALTIES HOLDINGS LLC•York Township, OH

8d•$28 - $32

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist coordinates and analyzes the organization’s supply chain, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory monitoring. The role supports the movement of products through the supply chain and manages domestic and international trade-compliance activities, detecting and preventing potential violations involving DOT, IMO, IATA, FDA, CBP, and other U.S. federal agencies. The position coordinates shipments for LBB Distribution Centers and third-party logistics providers, import freight-forwarder activities, special shipping arrangements, shipment tracking, returns, and inventory activities. It also supports process improvements, customer communications, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance audits. The role is based in Norwalk, Connecticut, with no to very limited travel. Hybrid and remote work options within the U.S. are mentioned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1–3 years of work experience, including at least one year in supply chain or logistics.
Demonstrated computer skills and expertise with ERP systems.
Strong understanding of supply chain, including imports and exports.
Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, results-driven approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must show evidence of authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in distribution and/or the chemical industry is preferred.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements as they apply to the supply chain.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage supply-chain activities to ensure prompt movement of incoming and outgoing shipments for LBB Distribution Centers and third-party logistics providers.
Coordinate freight-forwarder activities for required import shipments, ensuring timely execution, accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and issue resolution.
Arrange special and expedited shipping as needed to meet customer expectations.
Monitor cargo movements and provide tracking and tracing.
Troubleshoot and resolve shipping, quality, and regulatory problems.
Identify process gaps and contribute to projects and initiatives that improve supply-chain efficiency and streamline operations while optimizing cost.
Manage transportation and receipt of Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), ensuring timely and accurate internal and external communication.
Coordinate and perform inventory audits and material adjustments, and organize inventory disposals and RFQs.
Serve as a subject matter expert on ERP (P21), TMS, and the MS Office Suite.
Ensure logistics services meet LBB’s high-performance culture.
Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Track shipment exceptions promptly and communicate them to relevant parties, including facilities, brokers, and clients.
Collaborate and align with sales, operations, accounting, regulatory, and other internal teams.
Evaluate the company’s adherence to import-compliance requirements by testing procedures and processes through self-audits and recordkeeping.
Manage domestic and international trade-compliance events by detecting and preventing potential violations involving government agencies.
Perform other tasks assigned by the department head and/or line manager.