Logistics Specialist

Your tasks

Placing production orders: coordinating technical specifications, packaging requirements, labeling, and product branding. Production cycle control: monitoring factory compliance with manufacturing deadlines, promptly resolving issues with raw material or component delays in China. Sample management: organizing the production, payment, and express delivery of test samples, coordinating their internal company inspection, and approving the standard for series launch. Interaction with foreign counterparties: conducting business correspondence and operational negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers in the PRC regarding order placement, execution, and control. Production cycle management: placing production requests, coordinating technical parameters and batch volumes, and monitoring factory compliance with approved manufacturing deadlines. Organization of product sample workflows: coordinating the processes of manufacturing, payment, and express delivery of test product samples, as well as organizing their internal expertise. Quality and labeling control: coordinating pre-production and pre-shipment quality control, as well as monitoring the compliance of product packaging and labeling with legal requirements. Organization and monitoring of international transportation: interacting with freight forwarding companies, placing freight requests, selecting optimal routes, and daily monitoring of cargo movement during the international delivery stage. Verification and preparation of shipping documentation: collecting, verifying for compliance, and transferring the document package from the Chinese side (invoices, packing lists, export declarations, certificates of origin) to the customs clearance department. Delivery monitoring and control: daily tracking of vehicle movement, monitoring compliance with delivery deadlines, and promptly informing relevant departments. Interaction with related services: coordinating work with the warehouse on loading and unloading operations, as well as with sales, procurement, and accounting departments to optimize logistics processes. Claims and dispute management: recording instances of damage, shortage, or loss of cargo, drafting commercial acts, and managing claims work with carriers and insurance companies. Analysis and reporting: maintaining records of logistics costs, generating regular reports on key performance indicators, and preparing proposals for cost reduction.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current legal requirements for the labeling of imported goods, including requirements for the conformity mark, barcoding, and cargo traceability systems.
• Knowledge of the geography of transport routes from China, as well as practical skills in selecting the optimal delivery method, including direct rail service, transport via Far East ports, air, or road delivery.
• Skills in working with specialized Chinese trading platforms and messengers, including WeChat.
• Knowledge of the specifics of doing business and business etiquette in China, as well as understanding the Chinese production calendar.
• Ability to calculate the full cost of imported goods, taking into account production costs, internal logistics within China, international transportation, customs duties, and fees.
• Skills in working with international shipping and commercial documents, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air and road waybills, Chinese export declarations, and certificates.
• Knowledge of current legal requirements for the labeling of imported goods, including requirements for the conformity mark, barcoding, and cargo traceability systems.
• Higher education in logistics, supply chain management, foreign economic activity, or linguistics.
• At least three years of experience in international logistics or procurement with China.
• Fluency in English and Chinese for conducting oral and written business communication with foreign suppliers.

Higher education — Bachelor's degree; Experience: 3 years

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