Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

This position is responsible for coordinating finished goods inventory management, warehousing, and transportation activities to optimize inventory levels and minimize costs. The role supports all aspects of global logistics and trade compliance covered by Customs and EAR regulations 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.
• Act as an experienced/subject matter expert on US and foreign regulations pertaining to the import and export of cargo.
• Support a variety of logistical functions, including sourcing, receiving, purchasing, and dispatching.
• Use shipping records to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders.
• Input all shipment transactions into the ERP system.
• Receive and sign for packages delivered from parcels such as FedEx and UPS.
• Coordinate with logistics, production, and customer service to ensure orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Document damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation.
• Respond to and resolve corrective action needs related to relevant project situations.
• Handle related email correspondence.
• Perform other job functions, as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 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.
• Proficiency in organization, scheduling, analyzing information, dealing with complexity, deadline-oriented tasks, time management, process improvement, safety management, inventory control, lifting, and data entry.
• High level of computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with import/export and international shipments.
• Potential to move into a manager role within a year.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position. The work environment includes sitting in an office chair, typing, reaching for the telephone, standing at office equipment, and using computers. Employees must be able to lift 20 lbs and sustain office work for 8+ hours per day. There is an opportunity 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 401K10% BonusOT Available

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.