Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

Hybrid Office Environment – Hauppauge, NY Office

Who We Are

United States Luggage Company is a 3rd generation, family-owned business, that owns and operates 2 distinct, industry leading brands.

• Briggs & Riley is THE iconic American travelware brand, built on a rich legacy of continuous innovation, exacting performance, and true dedication to the art of travel. https://www.briggs-riley.com/
• Solo-NY is a leader in the bag and case industry and believes in the transformative power of the journey; our stylish designs are purposeful in form and function, and sustainability is in our DNA. https://solo-ny.com/

Why Us?

At US Luggage, you can forge a career path that is based on you, your strengths, and ambitions. We thrive on innovation, creativity and most of all, family values. The average tenure of our team members is over 7 years, and as a 5-time winner of Top Workplaces on Long Island, our secret sauce is our culture and our core values.

For our employees, it’s not just a job, it’s about making a significant contribution to the performance of our company. We are always looking to add talented individuals to our team who are curious, self-motivated and want to help us change the future of travel.

Are you ready to begin your journey with us?

What to Expect

We are looking for an innovative, detailed and passionate individual to join our world-renowned culture as a Logistics Specialist. This role will ensure the highest levels of satisfaction and compliance during the entire logistic arrangement lifecycle.

Your Impact

You will contribute to the overall success of the organization by including facilitating the logistics process, including on time cargo delivery with reasonable freight rates, professional communication with all departments and effective problem resolution with outside vendors. In addition, this position is expected to identify process weaknesses and assist with the integration of new technologies and methodologies in support of our continued sales growth.

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Approving container loading plans
• Approving freight invoices
• Coordinate with Inventory Planners, ocean carriers, freight brokers and various internal teams to arrange all shipping and delivery of inventory
• Coordinate with Customer Service team to complete the invoice process
• Monitor entire process of cargo movement including intermodal transportation
• Track and monitor system data with correct information regarding ETD, ETA, Duty Rate, Landed Cost and HTS codes
• Work with our warehouses and operation team to ensure timely arrival of inventory
• Maintain weekly reports based on the delivery schedule
• Create improved processes and solutions with new systems and technology
• Other related duties as assigned

Who You Are

• You are a highly organized individual and OBSESSED with process improvement
• You LOVE to manage multiple projects and are highly passionate about logistics
• You’re highly adaptable and don’t get rattled when direction and goals change
• You are a curious problem solver who loves to find solutions
• You have exceptional communication skills and like interacting with diverse teams
• You have a strong understanding of accountability by taking ownership of your actions and choices
• You’re open to new ideas, love a challenge, and realize that we all bring different strengths to the table
• You have the ability and judgment to seek clarification or assistance when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 Years of experience in international operations/Import & Export, logistics/transportation, or similar field
• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Business with a focus on Operations, Import/Export or Logistics/Transportation
• MUST have international ocean freight shipping experience
• Understanding the basics of Tariff, Duty, HTS code in customs process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management oriented with a focus on collaboration
• Independent self-starter who can multitask and deliver results in a variety of areas or projects
• High sense of urgency and execution
• Comfortable working with excel spreadsheets with advanced knowledge of v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.
• Previous experience with negotiating the best market rate and service to lower the company shipping cost

Travel Expectations

• None

Benefits  

• Competitive salary plus bonus incentive
• Generous PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays  
• Competitive health plan, including medical, dental, and vision
• Ancillary benefits including paid STD and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability and Identity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Hybrid Work Schedule in Hauppauge Office (Monday/Friday work from home!)
• Learning and development opportunities  
• Fun team building events
• Employee Discounts
• $5,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Scholarship Program for Employee’s children
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced team  

Our Core Values

• Family
• Keep your Commitments
• Whatever It Takes
• Respect & Dignity
• Smart & Steady
• Do the Right Thing
• Passion, Pride & Loyalty
• Humility

Philanthropy

As a US Luggage team member, you will be part of our community efforts that are committed to giving back to the communities where we live, work and travel. We have a Spirit Committee focused on helping us to give back in such programs as:

• Make a Wish Foundation
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• Comfort Cases
• RewearAble Program with ACLD

US Luggage Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), marital status, disability, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.