# Global Logistics Specialist

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $30 – $40/hr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** ERP Systems, Wms, Ltl Shipping, Ftl Shipping, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Incoterms, Export Documentation, Hts Classification, As9100, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Cycle Counting, Material Traceability
**Posted:** 2026-06-09

> Lead domestic and international shipping operations and manage inventory for a space communications hardware manufacturer. Requires 2+ years logistics experience in manufacturing, ERP proficiency, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end logistics, including carrier selection, booking, and proactive tracking for domestic and international shipments.
- Manage export documentation, preparing and auditing commercial invoices, packing lists, HTS classifications, and customs paperwork.
- Mitigate transit risks, identifying and resolving delays, holds, or damages before they impact production or site timelines.
- Maintain strict material traceability and handling standards to support both manufacturing and R&D requirements.
- Receive and verify incoming materials for conformity, quantity, and damage-free conditions upon arrival.
- Execute inventory transactions within the ERP system with high precision to ensure data integrity.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical stock and system records through regular cycle counts.
- Monitor shelf-life and storage conditions, performing stock rotations to ensure part integrity.
- Pick and stage components to keep production lines running efficiently and ensure build accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement of warehouse workflows and safety standards as the department grows.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of experience managing domestic and international shipments in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience coordinating LTL, FTL, air, and ocean shipments.
- Working knowledge of shipping/customs documentation, Incoterms, and how commercial terms impact cost, risk, and lead time.
- Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems for inventory and shipment tracking.
- Solid understanding of inventory management, kitting, and cycle counting processes.
- Experience with material traceability in a regulated environment (AS9100).
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods (4–6 hours/day) and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience tracking freight spend and identifying strategic cost-reduction opportunities.
- Prior experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments.
- Proficiency operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Familiarity with Manufacturo or other specialized manufacturing software (ERP/MRP/MES).
- Experience in aerospace, electronics, or high-precision manufacturing fields.

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