Logistics Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Gaffney, SC (Job ID US3618048_BH10010699)

Description

Transportation Specialist 

Location:Gaffeny
Schedule: Full-time 7am - 430pm
Pay $23.00

Who We Are

We are a global FORTUNE® 500 technology distributor and solutions company providing design, supply chain, and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product's lifecycle.

Our employees have a front-row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. For over a century, Avnet has partnered with customers, suppliers, and teammates to bring transformative technologies to life.

Working at Avnet means being part of a global team that values integrity, collaboration, and doing business the right way. Experience what's next 

Job Summary

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing inbound and outbound transportation activities for both domestic and international shipments. This includes preparing shipping documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining carrier relationships, and supporting continuous improvement within the logistics process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage export documents such as commercial invoices, shipper's letters of instruction, carrier waybills, and export declarations.

• Deliver import information to brokers, monitor post-clearance status, and resolve import issues.

• Report mandatory export data to government agencies in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Support sales teams with pre- and post-shipment inquiries, including documentation, resolution, and customs clearance.

• Create and maintain accurate documentation for both domestic and international shipments.

• Screen transactions for export license determination and ensure adherence to export control laws.

• Maintain departmental files and records in accordance with retention policies.

Qualifications Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Additional coursework or certification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Transportation preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of related experience in transportation, logistics, or shipping operations.

• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, shipping documentation, and global logistics.

• Familiarity with export/import compliance regulations and government reporting requirements.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

• Proficiency in logistics software, Microsoft Office, and data entry systems.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and accuracy.

• Knowledge of world geography and global transportation routes.

Additional Information

• Position may require occasional travel.

• Work performed under minimal supervision with significant opportunity for independent decision-making.

• Errors in judgment may impact multiple departments and customer relationships, requiring accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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