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About Us:
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About Our Client:
Our client is a fast-growing US company in the beverage industry. They give beverage brands everything they need to enter and grow in the US market: market access, sales fulfillment and compliance management. They run with a start-up mentality and a team-first culture, supporting a global client base.
About the Role:
Join our US client on their mission to help beverage brands succeed in a highly competitive US market. They are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join their logistics team, which is the front-line support for their global client base.
You will handle international container freight, importation, domestic freight and fulfillment. This role is a good fit for someone who likes a fast-paced, hands-on environment, juggles several workstreams at once and stays proactive with clients, vendors and internal teams. You will report directly to the Logistics Manager, and there is room to grow for people with strong logistics skills and drive.
Note: This is a remote, contractor role.
Key Responsibilities:
Create purchase orders and enter them accurately into the company’s ERP system.
Request quotes from freight forwarders and domestic carriers and book freight.
Gather and review import documents from suppliers and clients.
Coordinate with the US customs broker to clear all imports through customs.
Arrange cross-country and interstate domestic transfers.
Coordinate with warehouse partners to receive incoming shipments.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
Manage a high-volume shared inbox and respond on time.
Work with other departments to deliver timely and accurate results.
Provide excellent service to clients, customers and stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For:
2+ years of experience with international imports through a US customs broker, and/or arranging freight with international freight forwarders and domestic carriers.
Strong attention to detail when reviewing import documents.
Experience entering data accurately and on time into an ERP system.
Customer service and client-facing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
Ability to manage several workstreams at once with a sense of urgency.
Proactive, transparent communicator who flags issues early.
Team player who is comfortable stepping in wherever needed.
Advanced English level.
Experience in the beverage industry is a strong plus.
Perks – What’s in It for You?
Compensation range: $1,500 – $2,000 USD per month. Please note that the final salary offer may vary based on the candidate’s seniority, specific skill set, and performance throughout the evaluation and interview process.
10 days of PTO, plus 5 more days after your first year.
US holidays.
Company-provided laptop.
Long-term role with a company that has a strong track record of retaining talent.
Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing company.
Collaborative, team-first work environment.