Specialist, Logistics

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Tech Services (HTS)

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN HTS you solve challenges by creating innovative solutions.

• Combine the physical and digital making technology a more dynamic force to solve challenges and serve humanitys needs
• Work at the convergence of cross channel UX cloud insightful data IoT and mobility
• Empower companies to create new digital business models enter new markets and improve customer experiences

About the Role

As a Specialist Logistics you will be responsible for managing international logistics transportation within the supply chain and will be capable of performing supply chain-related tasks such as procurement and materials management.

What You Will Do

Shipping & Logistics Execution

• Manage the complete shipping cycle from supplier to end-customer delivery ensuring flawless handover and compliance at each stage.
• Coordinate with factories freight forwarders and customs to plan schedule and execute shipments by sea air and courier.
• Monitor shipment progress proactively resolve exceptions (delays holds customs issues) and provide timely updates to internal teams and customers.
• Ensure accurate complete and compliant shipping documentation (commercial invoices packing lists BOL AWB COO customs declarations etc.).

Order & Delivery Management

• Manage purchase order (PO) acknowledgments delivery schedules and shipment booking in alignment with customer requirements.
• Track order fulfillment from factory dispatch through final delivery ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and ODM partners to align production readiness lead times and delivery commitments.

Supplier & Forwarder Collaboration

• Act as primary liaison between factory logistics service providers and customers for all shipping and delivery matters.
• Track and manage freight forwarder performance including service levels and transit time optimization.
• Drive accountability across suppliers and partners for shipment readiness and timely documentation handover.

Customs & Trade Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to US and international trade compliance regulations (import/export laws Incoterms HTS codes duties/tariffs).
• Identify and mitigate risks related to shipping delays customs clearance and capacity constraints.
• Manage escalation and recovery plans for logistics disruptions (port congestion carrier shortages geopolitical risks).
• HS code classification and INCOTERM monitor especially for DDP shipments
• Customs clearance Customs compliance and bonded operations

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track analyze and report key logistics KPIs (OTIF freight cost transit time customs clearance performance).
• Support cost optimization initiatives through freight consolidation mode selection and carrier performance management.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in supply chain Logistics Business or related field.
• 3 years of experience in global shipping logistics or supply chain operations (ODM/OEM or electronics industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of international shipping terms (Incoterms) documentation and trade compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience working with freight forwarders carriers and customs brokers.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and shipment tracking tools.
• Excellent communication coordination and problem-solving skills with ability to work cross-functionally across global teams.
• Detail-oriented process-driven and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Othe experience in end-to-end supply chain management is preferred to expand career development exposure but not required such as demand/supply planning procurement material management and/or production management.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Accuracy
  • Pay attention to details affecting overall outcome of work. Identifies trends and problems quickly and accurately.
• Communication
  • Communicate detailed information logically and clearly including objectives and expectations. Make effective presentations. Effectively participates in meetings speaks in public and prepares correspondence.
• Character Strength
  • Overcomes obstacles to meet commitments. Demonstrates personal integrity in all interactions.
• Composure
  • Maintains professional demeanor in job interactions and demonstrates ability to accept criticism.
• Dominance
  • Demonstrates a belief in self and organization. Maintains confidence when presented with challenges.
• Emotional Maturity
  • Supports decisions even if he / she does not agree with the decision. Demonstrates ability to effectively lead varied people under all conditions.
• Mental Alertness
  • Demonstrates ability to conceptualize. Solves problems through deductive reasoning.
• Motivation
  • Challenges self to greater levels of achievement. Strives to meet and exceed internal and external customer demands.
• Realistic
  • Accurately assesses project situations and strives for win-win outcomes. Recommend alternatives to risky situations. Assesses organizational strengths and weaknesses.
• Work Habits
  • Effectively organizes time and work. Meets commitments when made.
• Work Terms
  • Demonstrates enough business vocabulary to communicate effectively and develop professional rapport with others.

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be fluent in speaking and writing both Mandarin and English
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time
• Willingness to work in an office in Shanghai China
• Willingness to submit to a background screen

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.