International Logisitics Specialist

At KENT WORLDWIDE™, logistics is more than moving products from point A to point B - it's about connecting customers, suppliers, and teams around the globe. As our next International Logistics Specialist, you'll play a key role in managing global shipments, solving complex transportation challenges, and helping keep our business moving forward. If you're ready to make an impact on a global scale while growing your career with a company built for the long term, we'd love to hear from you!

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day export transportation operations for all KENT WORLDWIDE subsidiary companies, ensuring efficient execution and service performance.


• Manage export equipment capacity and IPI/Ramp operations, coordinating with intermodal partners, ocean carriers, and agents to ensure timely shipments while minimizing additional costs.


• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs to support current and future business needs.


• Manage Dangerous Goods ISO tank shipments and ensure compliance with all applicable DG regulations.


• Oversee Canada and Mexico cross-border customs compliance and export documentation requirements, including customs laws, tariffs, EEI/ITN filings, and international trade regulations.


• Manage export freight costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and leverage trade data and market trends to support operational and strategic decision-making.


• Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts related to international trade, including transportation delays, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree required, Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is required.


• Proven expertise in advanced data analysis, data management, and/or applications of these tools is beneficial (e.g. business intelligence, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics AX, D365 etc).


• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or equivalent discipline


• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Access Word and PowerPoint)


• Experience working with a sense of urgency in a fast paced, autonomous environment


• Excellent decision making, people management, negotiation and problem-solving skills


• Must be a team player, and understand impact of others on complex business needs


• Effective written and verbal communication skills

TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• 0-5% - very limited

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