operations
Posted 1 weeks agoLogistics Specialist
at Plug Power
Albany, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Arrange and manage domestic and international freight across all modes — ocean, air, truck, and parcel.
- Align logistics planning with project timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.
- Manage import/export operations, export classifications and customs documentation.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint and Teams for document collaboration and file management.
- experience with ERP/MRP systems; Avante or SAP preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present insights to leadership.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Classification Specialist (CCS), or similar trade compliance certification is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $60,000.00 - $93,750.00 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.
- 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.
- ✓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.
Additional details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Customs Compliance Own customs clearance escalations and resolve issues at port of arrival before they impact project schedules.
- 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
- 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.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Proven
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.