Logistics Specialist

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Position Summary

We 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 Responsibilities

Logistics 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 business

Education 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:

We 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 hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program  
Plug 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.