Global Logistics Specialist; Hamel, MN or Georgetown, TX
Hamel, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55340, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Dispatcher, Freight, Transportation Manager
Location: Hamel
Global Logistics Specialist
FLSA Status
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Exempt
Department
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Supply Chain
Location
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Hamel, MN or Georgetown, TX
Reports to
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Senior Manager, Global Operations and Trade
Visa Eligibility
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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Flex Work
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Employees receive 30 work days annually to work from home (initial days prorated for the first year based on start date)
The Global Logistics Specialist is the subject matter expert for global freight and logistics for all Loram locations worldwide. The role supports domestic and international logistics activities necessary to deliver machines and parts in a compliant manner around the globe while meeting customer-specific requirements. The Specialist ensures documentation, compliance, and logistics functions are executed professionally, timely, and proficiently.
Essential Job Functions Functional & Technical Skills- Executes the timely delivery of goods and documents requiring accuracy and concise proofreading to support customer deliveries
- Serves as liaison between internal customers and external logistics providers, providing quotes, arranging freight, communicating protocols, and instructing partners
- Monitors, tracks, and communicates shipment status for all machine movement and customer orders
- Ensures on‑time delivery throughout the logistics process
- Utilizes appropriate shipping methods (FCL, LCL, FTL, LTL, air, intermodal, rail, ocean, etc.) to maximize service and minimize cost
- Supports weekend emergency orders as needed
- Ensures international shipments meet all regulatory and corporate guidelines
- Manages NAFTA and certificate of origin submission activity
- Coordinates efficient Canadian/Mexican border crossings for machines and spare parts moves
- Participates in the development and publishing of internal and external procedure documents related to global logistics
- Maintains accurate records of documentation related to international trade
- Codes and approves freight bills for payment in Loram 3rd‑party freight agent system
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field
- 3+ years in logistics, trade compliance, supply chain, or related field (or combination)
- 2+ years of International Logistics and Distribution experience dealing with customs, freight forwarders, and import/export transactions
- 7+ years combination of education and experience in logistics, distribution and trade compliance
Skills and Abilities
- General understanding of complex federal import/export laws and regulations (U.S. Customs, FDA, HTS, EAR, product classification)
- Understanding of NAFTA and other global trade programs
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications and general ERP systems (IFS a plus)
- Excellent communication skills to follow up and track shipped materials & equipment
- Ability to create legal documents required for shipments both inside and outside North America
- Active Customs Broker License
- Experience performing accurate tariff classification
- International experience in Brazil, India and China markets
- Experience working with railroad transit/logistics desired
- Office deskwork requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- 10% or more travel including international
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
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