Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Location: Chandler, AZ Pay Rate: $55k-$70k, DOE Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7 AM-4 PM Overview A well-established provider of specialized products and services supporting highly regulated industries is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to manage international logistics, customs compliance, intercompany material transfers, and purchasing operations. This role is ideal for a supply chain professional with hands-on experience coordinating cross-border shipments, customs requirements, import/export compliance, and international transportation activities while supporting procurement and supplier management functions. The successful candidate will serve as a critical link between suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal stakeholders, and global business partners to ensure materials move efficiently, compliantly, and on time throughout the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Coordinate domestic and international shipments from supplier pickup through final delivery, ensuring visibility, accuracy, and compliance throughout the transportation process. Manage import/export activities, including customs documentation, duties, tariffs, broker coordination, and adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact for freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and logistics providers to ensure smooth cross-border movement of goods. Monitor international shipments and proactively resolve customs holds, clearance delays, transportation disruptions, and documentation discrepancies. Coordinate intercompany transfers between domestic and international locations, ensuring proper purchasing, inventory, shipping, and compliance documentation is completed accurately. Process, manage, and expedite purchase orders while maintaining alignment with production schedules, inventory requirements, and customer commitments. Monitor open and overdue purchase orders and work directly with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and fulfillment. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to support efficient supply chain operations. Maintain accurate shipping, customs, and purchasing records within ERP systems and transportation platforms. Support inventory management initiatives, including stock monitoring, shortage prevention, excess inventory reduction, and returns processing. Identify opportunities to improve international logistics efficiency, customs processes, transportation costs, and overall supply chain performance. Participate in supply chain optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, logistics, trade compliance, and inventory management. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in purchasing, logistics, import/export, supply chain, or international trade. Hands-on experience coordinating international shipments and working directly with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers. Working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, customs clearance procedures, duties, tariffs, and international shipping documentation. Experience supporting cross-border logistics and intercompany material transfers. Understanding of Incoterms, international transportation processes, and trade compliance requirements. Experience processing and managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and delivery schedules. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Proven ability to build relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, carriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with SAP or other ERP systems. Ideal Background Candidates with experience in customs compliance, import/export operations, freight forwarding, internation…

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