Logistics Manager

Zipdev

. Own every northbound and southbound movement between Mexico operations, partner plants, and the US facility, from pickup to final delivery.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing international logistics, including cross-border shipping, customs documentation, and freight negotiation. Proficient in utilizing ERP or TMS systems for data analysis and logistics improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

International Freight ManagementCustoms Documentation ExpertiseNegotiation SkillsSpanish FluencyLogistics Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Cross-Border ShippingHTS ClassificationFreight ForwardingCustoms ComplianceAir Freight ManagementOcean Freight ManagementGround Freight ManagementData AnalysisMulti-Store Rollout LogisticsLean Manufacturing Principles

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsTransportation Management Systems (TMS)Spreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Customs Broker CertificationTrade Compliance Certification

Industry Keywords

IMMEXTemporary Import ProgramsDuty-Deferral ProgramsCustom ManufacturingRetail Rollouts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own every northbound and southbound movement between Mexico operations, partner plants, and the US facility, from pickup to final delivery.
Plan cross-border movements around plant schedules, border hours, carrier capacity, and installation dates.
Manage US and Mexican customs brokers, transfer carriers, bonded or in-bond moves, and border hand-offs.
Track crossings and escalate holds, inspections, or document discrepancies.
Coordinate temporary imports and returns, including IMMEX tooling, fixtures, and display samples.
Quote, book, and manage international air, ocean, and ground freight.
Manage freight forwarders and NVOCCs, including bookings, cutoffs, sailings, flights, and transit commitments.
Manage container planning, receiving, drayage, chassis, demurrage, detention, air-freight details, and restrictions.
Manage domestic parcel, LTL, full truckload, flatbed, hotshot, white-glove, and final-mile freight.
Build the carrier and broker bench; negotiate rates, service terms, and accessorial charges.
Schedule deliveries and dock appointments and plan multi-store rollouts and phased deliveries.
Track shipments and communicate status and exceptions to project management.
Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on pack-out readiness, staging, loading, and pickup windows.
Own shipping and customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, BOLs, pedimentos, and carta porte.
Manage HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, duties, USMCA, and temporary-import programs with customs brokers.
Monitor tariff and border-requirement changes and maintain auditable shipment records.
Serve as the point of contact between Mexico operations, manufacturers, brokers, forwarders, and the Vista shop.
Communicate in Spanish with plants, drivers, and brokers.
Confirm plant readiness, ship dates, packaging, labeling, and documentation.
Translate project and installation calendars into transportation plans.
Support vendor and plant onboarding.
Own landed costs, audit freight and brokerage invoices, dispute errors, and report freight metrics.
File and pursue freight and cargo damage claims.
Provide quoting support for bids by lane and product type.
Implement daily logistics improvements using 3S and 2 Second Lean principles.
Document standard work, create before-and-after improvement videos, remove process waste, and measure results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in logistics, traffic, or supply chain, including direct ownership of international freight.
Hands-on experience with US–Mexico cross-border shipping: brokers, crossings, transfer carriers, and the documents each move requires.
Working knowledge of all three modes — air, ocean, and ground — and the judgment to pick the right one for the date and the budget.
Experience with customs documentation and trade compliance, including HTS classification, country of origin, and USMCA treatment.
Proven record negotiating rates and managing carriers, brokers, and forwarders.
Strong with spreadsheets and comfortable in an ERP or TMS; able to pull and use numbers, not just read them.
Clear written and verbal communication with plants, carriers, customers, and the shop floor.
Valid passport and willingness to travel to Mexico and the border as needed.
Professional fluency in Spanish, written and spoken. (Preferred)
Background in custom manufacturing, millwork, metal fabrication, store fixtures, or retail rollouts. (Preferred)
Experience with multi-store rollout logistics and phased delivery schedules. (Preferred)
Familiarity with IMMEX, temporary import, or duty-deferral programs. (Preferred)
Experience managing oversized, fragile, or high-value crated freight. (Preferred)
Exposure to lean manufacturing, 3S, or 2 Second Lean. (Preferred)
Customs broker or trade compliance certification, or equivalent coursework. (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
Vacation: 10 business days a year
Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
Parental Leave
Health Care Reimbursement
Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
Longevity Bonus
Continuous Learning Bonus
Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms