Freight forwarder vs logistics specialist

Differences between freight forwarder and logistics specialist duties and responsibilities

Freight forwarder example responsibilities.

• Maintain relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders and assist in reviewing such service providers.
• Book material RO/RO, LCL, and FCL loads on ocean line carrier for international delivery.
• Maintain TSA clearance in order to ship freight on passenger airlines.
• Use LogiSuite to create airway bills & TSA documents for cargo exports.
• Communicate with U.S. Customs and FDA officials when necessary to expedite the exam process.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with air freight agents as well as LTL and FTL base carriers
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Logistics specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage and execute the GSA fleet maintenance program.
• Manage Phase-In/Phase-Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material.
• Manage the DIFM program to ensure assets are return and process in accordance with directives.
• Experience decision-maker in high-pressure environments; efficiently manage vital decision points autonomously to ensure mission accomplishment in multiple combat deployments.
• Produce technical procedures, guidelines, and supply support information to be include in ILS documentation.
• Enter all necessary transactions in MRP system, perform cycle counts, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
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