Trade & Logistics Specialist

Sharp Electronics•Memphis, TN

4d•$36,000 - $65,648•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate and analyze domestic and international transportation, FTZ, CTPAT and freight cost activities to support production. Exercise independent judgement in carrier selection, shipment prioritization, cost control, invoice accuracy and compliance documentation. Support for FTZ tariff payments and trade compliance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent in logistics/trade, transportation, import/export or manufacturing.
Experience with freight audit, ocean/rail/truck/LTL/parcel coordination.
Experience using SAP or similar software.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered.
Local candidates only, please.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with FTZ administration, CTPAT documentation, CBS/HTS awareness, carrier management, detention/demurrage cost control and/or transportation compliance recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

Manage inbound/outbound transportation data, carrier selection, routing pick-up numbers, container priority, track/trace and expediting to support production requirements.
Administer FTZ, CTPAT, and CBP records, shipment entries in FTZ Precision, weekly FTZ tariff payment support, and audit ready compliance documentation.
Analyze freight costs, obtain quotes, audit invoices, create SAP goods receipts, monitor detention/demurrage, and resolve carrier or accounting billing discrepancies.
Drive logistics reporting, claims, compliance and process improvements, industry monitoring, records retention and cross-functional Supply Chain backup support.
Coordinate MRO shipments, empty container returns, B/L creation, parcel/FedEx/DHL shipping and logistics calls for SMCA.
Investigate and file freight claims for damage, lost or delayed inbound/outbound shipments.
Monitor carrier performance, port/trail congestion and work disruptions. Recommend mitigation actions to avoid delayed shipments.
Other duties as assigned.