Logistics Specialist

Plug Power

Albany, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60,000–$93,750 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Budgeting, Cargo/Freight, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Communication Skills, Construction Projects, Consulting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), File Management, Freight Forwarding, Geography, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), Import/Export, Import/Export Compliance, Insurance, International Trade Law, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Shipping Documents, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Albany, NY

POSTED

Today

Logistics SpecialistStatus: Exempt (Salaried)Department: Supply Chain / OperationsPosition SummaryWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Global Logistics team. This dual-function role is critical to ensuring the smooth movement of complex industrial shipments while maintaining full regulatory compliance across our global supply chain. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with heavy haul and out-of-gauge (OOG) freight alongside a working knowledge of import/export trade compliance in an industrial or manufacturing environment.Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesLogistics Management* Coordinate heavy haul and out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments from origin to job site, managing all logistics from quotation through final delivery.* Arrange and manage domestic and international freight across all modes - ocean, air, truck, and parcel.* Partner directly with construction project managers to align and adjust delivery schedules as project timelines shift, ensuring equipment arrives when crews need it.* Partner with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs to optimize service, cost, and performance.* Align logistics planning with project timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.Customs Compliance* Own customs clearance escalations and resolve issues at port of arrival before they impact project schedules.* Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.* Manage import/export operations, export classifications and customs documentation.* Direct HTS/ECCN classification experience is a plus but not required - what matters is the ability to oversee consultant work, ask the right questions, and maintain data accuracy in our parts database.* Approach trade compliance not just as a regulatory obligation but as a lever for cost reduction - actively identifying duty savings, FTA opportunities, and classification strategies that benefit the businessEducation and Experience* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.* 5-7 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with significant exposure to international and project-based logistics.* Demonstrated experience with heavy haul, OOG, and project cargo coordination* Strong knowledge of 2020 Incoterms, trade compliance requirements, and global shipping documentation.* Strong cross-functional relationship builder who takes initiative to find the right people and get things done - not someone who waits for information to come to them.* Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint and Teams for document collaboration and file management.* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.* Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems; Avante or SAP preferred.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present insights to leadership.* Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Classification Specialist (CCS), or similar trade compliance certification is a plus but not required.* Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs require.Pay Rate:$60,000.00 - $93,750.00We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply.The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire401(k) with 5% company matchBonus eligibilityPaid time off including vacation, personal and sick timePaid HolidaysWellness Reimbursement ProgramPotential to apply for Tuition ReimbursementFertility and Family Building BenefitEmployee Referral programEmployee Assistance ProgramPlug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About the Company

Plug Power

About Plug Power Inc.

The architect of modern hydrogen and fuel cell technology, Plug Power is the innovator that has taken hydrogen and fuel cell technology from concept to commercialization. Plug Power has revolutionized the material handling industry with its full-service GenKey solution, which is designed to increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints in a reliable, cost-effective way. The Company’s GenKey solution couples together all the necessary elements to power, fuel and serve a customer. With proven hydrogen and fuel cell products, Plug Power replaces lead acid batteries to power electric industrial vehicles, such as the lift trucks customers use in their distribution centers.

Extending its reach into the on-road electric vehicle market, Plug Power’s ProGen platform of modular fuel cell engines empowers OEMs and system integrators to rapidly adopt hydrogen fuel cell technology. ProGen engines are proven today, with thousands in service, supporting some of the most rugged operations in the world. Plug Power is the partner that customers trust to take their businesses into the future. Learn more at www.plugpower.com.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Manufacturing - Other

FOUNDED

1997

WEBSITE

http://www.plugpower.com/