Posted: 06/13/26Employment Type:Temp To PermIndustry:ManufacturingJob Number: 16057
Job Description
Job Title: Freight & Logistics Specialist Location: Newburgh, NY Salary:  $60,000 – 70,000 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Job Type: Full time, Permanent
About the Role
Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Freight & Logistics Specialist to support our operations with third-party contract manufacturers. This role is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience in end-to-end movement of raw materials and finished goods. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate logistics and transportation, both domestically and internationally, and supporting cross-functional initiatives to ensure a seamless supply chain flow.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with an understanding of procurement, production and delivery processes and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Shipping/Supply Chain
Coordinate all aspects of international freight logistics, including transportation modes (air, sea, road, rail), routing, scheduling, and documentation.
Responsible for managing, tracking, updating the company Transportation Management System (TMS) to coordinate all dedicated and LTL-related shipments domestically across the United States.
Coordinate last-mile and regional deliveries in the NY/NJ area, including generating BOLs for in-house drivers.
Track shipments from origin through delivery and follow up on delays or exceptions with carriers, clients, brokers, vendors, and contract manufacturers.
Prepare, review, and proofread shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, SLIs, and bills of lading.
Update QuickBooks with shipment details and corresponding packing lists to support accurate financial tracking.
Follow up with vendors and CMs on EXW readiness dates and shipment handoffs.
Communicate shipment status and updates to internal teams and external partners as needed.
Assist with rate requests and quote comparisons across approved carriers and brokers.
Identify shipment issues or documentation discrepancies and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
Support compliance with international shipping and customs requirements.
Help improve logistics processes by keeping data organized, accurate, and accessible.
Audit shipment data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with teams to analyze shipped POs and SKUs and improve processes.
Monitor industry, regulatory, and technology changes impacting international freight.
Compliance
Ensure all international shipments comply with customs regulations and documentation requirements.
Work closely with customs brokers to facilitate smooth and compliant clearance.
Monitor regulatory and tariff changes impacting imports and exports.
Maintain accurate records to support inventory control, fulfillment, and reporting.
Verify inbound receipts and outbound order details to ensure inventory and documentation accuracy.
Freight
Assist with freight rate negotiations as needed and support carrier selection.
Help evaluate shipping options based on cost, service level, and delivery requirements.
Assist with tracking and reviewing freight costs to support budget visibility and control.
Support Finance with freight-related cost tracking, documentation, and reconciliation.
Maintain accurate freight records and shipment documentation across systems.
Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation, and freight coordination.
3-5 years experience in logistics, import/export / customs / trade-doc / cross-border export
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Transportation Management systems (FreightPOP preferred), and Microsoft Excel
Ability to analyze data critically and support management in optimizing inbound/outbound workflows.
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments including procurement, logistics, and production teams.
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