Logistics Specialist

Allyn International is currently looking for a full-time Logistics Specialist in Porto to join our organization!

Allyn International is a privately-held professional services firm established in 1992. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and customs compliance.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing logistics activities in a manner that shall meet business fulfillment requirements in parallel with the goal of transportation cost reduction. The Logistics Specialist shall manage outbound domestic and international logistics for client. The position is responsible for collecting and communicating all necessary information related to upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects, and services, as well as providing logistics support, consulting, and obtaining best possible transportation rates.

Ideal candidates will be able to:

• Route cargo in accordance with legal and customer requirements
• Coordinate the routing process including contract rates and spot quotes, as well as, selecting carrier and tendering cargo, providing carrier, shipper, broker, consignee all pertinent docs and information
• Proactive approach to issue resolution and shipment responsibility
• Accurately issue shipping documentations such as certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and certificates of insurance
• Communication with freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, clients and internal communication within the team
• Contracting External Logistics Service Providers for route & port surveys
• Transport regulations compliance management, including permitting, over dimensional and hazardous cargo
• Maintain online tracking and metrics tools
• Track and resolve freight claims

Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in industry sectors such as power generation and renewable energy, road construction equipment, electronics, industrial materials, heavy duty trucks, mining and drilling equipment, oil and gas, modular building, medical equipment, not for profit, and US government. Allyn conducts business in over twenty different languages and has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets. Our highly trained experts are located throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Allyn has regional headquarters in Fort Myers, FL USA, Shanghai P.R. China and Prague, Czech Republic.

Allyn offers a team environment, competitive benefits and ongoing training, and support for our team members. If you are in alignment with our corporate values of focused growth, well-being, enjoyment, contribution, excellence, creativity, prosperity, and integrity, and while valuing professionalism and teamwork - now is the time for you to accelerate your career and join the Allyn team. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!