Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: Somerset, NJ

Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

This role is responsible for coordinating finished goods inventory management, warehousing, and transportation activities to optimize inventory levels and minimize costs. The position provides support to all aspects of Global Logistics and Trade Compliance, adhering to Customs and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Gather, manage, audit, and maintain files of all necessary import documentation and information for US Customs clearance, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills (AWBs).
• Act as a subject matter expert on US and foreign regulations pertaining to the import and export of cargo.
• Support logistical functions such as sourcing, receiving, purchasing, and dispatching.
• Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders using shipping records.
• Input all shipment transactions into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Receive and sign for packages delivered by carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
• Coordinate with logistics, production, and customer service to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders.
• Document damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation.
• Respond to and resolve project-related situations promptly and accurately.
• Handle related email correspondence.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics.
• High school education is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check work.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient in organization, scheduling, analyzing information, dealing with complexity, and being deadline-oriented.
• Ability to manage safety, inventory control, lifting, and data entry.
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with import/export and international shipments.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Potential to move into a managerial role within a year.

Work Environment

The position requires the ability to lift 20 lbs and sustain office work for 8+ hours per day. This includes sitting in an office chair, typing, reaching for the telephone, standing at office equipment, hearing for phone use, and sight for computer use. The work environment is onsite, offering opportunities for overtime every week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47000.00 - $59400.00/yr.

Dental Vision Health 401K
10% Bonus
OT Available

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.

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