Logistics Specialist II
ThermoFisher Scientific
**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
**Excellent Benefits Package**
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401K Company Match up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discount Program
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Paid Parental Leave
Career Advancement Opportunities
**DESCRIPTION** :
Join our organization where you'll contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Logistics Specialist II, you'll help ensure seamless coordination of supply chain operations while delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll manage critical logistics processes including shipment coordination, customs compliance, inventory management, and vendor relationships. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be essential in optimizing logistics efficiency while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.
**Key Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ Understand and interpret Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Import/Export operations.
+ Liaise with customers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers to resolve documentation or system issues.
+ Communicate with suppliers to ensure adherence to import requirements.
+ Ensure compliance with the regulations outlined in the Global Trade Compliance Policy for import and export control procedures.
+ Preparing and maintaining accurate customs documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, export submissions, admissions, status changes, entries).
+ Review and verify assigned HTS tariff classifications for regularly import and export items, questioning discrepancies as needed.
+ Review and confirm the accuracy of declared customs values, escalating or challenging valuation issues when appropriate, and maintain required import and export records.
+ Screen proposed transactions and detail the screening as evidence of due diligence.
+ Perform export submissions as required, ensuring adherence to all applicable export control and trade compliance regulations.
+ Respond to emails and inquiries related to Export and Import services.
+ Work with project managers and clients to troubleshoot issues.
+ Interact effectively with multiple functional areas including management, supply chain, distribution, engineering, finance, IT, and legal.
**Education/Experience:**
+ Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Logistic work experience in a multi-regional environment.
+ Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
+ Combination of education and experience may be considered.
+ Relevant industry certifications (e.g., IATA, Customs Broker) preferred
**Knowledge/Skills:**
+ Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel is desired
+ Strong knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, and shipping documentation
+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Strong written and verbal communication abilities in English; additional languages a plus
+ Experience with temperature-controlled and regulated shipments preferred
+ Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and other relevant quality standards
+ Demonstrated experience in process improvement and cost optimization
+ Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation
+ Experience with logistics KPIs and metrics tracking
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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