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BILINGUAL IN SPANISH IS HIGHLY PREFERRED! MUST KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SCHEDULE B & HTS CODES! Description The Logistics Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating international trade operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for import and export moves. This role involves working closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal departments to ensure the timely and most appropriate movement of goods across international borders, as well as supporting the warehouse functions on-site. Key Performance Indicators Efficient and accurate shipments (OTIF) Compliance with regulations and legislation, as it relates to the transport of goods domestically and internationally. Customs delays and related remedies. Reporting with consistency and accuracy. Freight cost decisions based on business needs and budget expectations. Adherence to all company compliance requirements. Key Accountabilities To organize and review the prompt shipment of Sinclair products and materials, utilizing approved carriers and the most appropriate mode of transport, to meet or exceed internal and external customers' delivery expectations and Sinclair's business needs. Coordinate the import and export of goods, including scheduling shipments, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. Monitor changes in international trade laws and regulations and provide recommendations for compliance. Gather and analyze logistics data to assess current state and opportunities for future improvements. Research logistics issues to identify potential problems and preemptively address them. Address routine and unexpected disruptions in the supply chain to keep product moving. Support the timely and accurate movement of materials, components, and finished goods within the warehouse to ensure continuous support of production operations. Perform duties related to receiving and shipping machines, machine parts, spares, laminate, labels, inks, and other commodities as required. Full adherence to all processes and procedures and the maintenance and upkeep of all respective order and shipment records. Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the department, as it relates to planning, shipping, receiving and compliance. Key Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and review shipping documents, ensuring accurate classification of goods, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of trade agreements and tariffs. Monitor shipments, resolve issues related to customs clearance, and ensure that all import and export activities are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner, and in accordance with company policies and government regulations. Gather and analyze logistics data to assess and report on multiple steps of the shipment process. Create and maintain databases and/or spreadsheets with logistics data for reporting and compliance. Responsible for the development and implementation of logistics KPI's and provide recommendations to the team for improvements and enhancements to processes. Develop, implement and maintain a customs compliance program. Responsible for the freight bill payment process, coding and auditing of shipments, to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments. Oversee the carrier freight claim process to ensure timely submission and completion of all claims. Prioritize and plan shipments with reference to production schedules, production management, customer service, various departments and colleagues to meet agreed upon customer ship dates. Process sales orders, dispatch and shipping documentation via Sinclair's ERP system and other associated software, carrier specific systems, and manually generated documents, as required. Timely communication regarding shipment issues such as shortages, overages, or damaged goods for resolution. Act as backup for the Logistics Manager, supports Logistics Coordinator and/or Logistics Clerk workload, as needed. Skills Logistics, Inventory, Supply chain, Transportation, Freight, Data entry, Dispatch, Sap, Third-party logistics, Microsoft office, Shipping and receiving, Order entry, Microsoft excel, Negotiation, Erp, Import, Production, Purchasing, Planner, Operation, Intermodal, Inventory control, Erp system, Inventory management, Export, Excel database, Outlook, Shipment, Freight forwarder, Purchase order, Logistics support, Labelling, International shipping, Bill of lading, Excel data entry, Procurement, Bol, Materials management, Administration, Data analysis, Packing, Email, North America, Harmonized Systems, customs compliance, customs brokerage, customs law, customs records databases, tariff databases, tariffs, schedule B Top Skills Details Logistics Additional Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of experience and knowledge of international import/export practices, including knowledge of tariff schedules and Harmonized System (HS) codes. Experience in supply chain or logistics. Vendor management experience, such as carriers, forwarders and 3PL's Experience with transactional work in ERP systems. Experience with JD Edwards ERP system Experience with continuous improvement and/or project management Previous experience with query database functionality (power BI, SQL) Bilingual in Spanish Experience in supply chain or logistics. Vendor management experience, such as carriers, forwarders and 3PL's Experience with transactional work in ERP systems. Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fresno, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fresno,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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