Logistics Specialist

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $82,000 depending on experience

As a global leader in municipal equipment solutions, Kärcher Municipal North America offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can drive efficiency and contribute to operational excellence. The Logistics Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day execution of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely movement of parts, attachments, and equipment. This individual contributor role focuses on operational execution, high service levels, and warehouse safety, working closely with the Manager to support business priorities.

This Is How You WOW

• Warehouse Execution: Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping to ensure efficient material flow and organized layouts.
• International & Cross-Border Logistics: Coordinate international inbound shipments (containers/air freight) from Europe, manage domestic shipping within Canada, and handle cross-border shipments to the U.S..
• Compliance & Customs Coordination: Partner directly with customs brokers and utilize HTS Tariff codes to identify optimization and savings opportunities while ensuring proper import/export documentation.
• Supply Chain & Factory Liaison: Coordinate directly with European factories and suppliers regarding shipment readiness, and collaborate with the Kärcher North America warehouse in New Jersey for distribution support.
• Safety & Cross-Functional Alignment: Enforce strict health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the facility while partnering with internal Parts, Service, and Supply Chain teams to expedite critical orders.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Relevant Experience: 3–7 years of hands-on experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations (international and cross-border experience is highly preferred).
• Technical Logistics Knowledge: Strong understanding of inventory control, customs clearance processes, and an aptitude for working with HTS Tariff codes.
• Systems Familiarity: Experience working with modern ERP systems, with a strong preference for SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Certifications & Skills: Valid forklift certification (or a strong willingness to obtain one promptly) paired with robust problem-solving abilities.
• Operational Execution: A highly organized approach to workload prioritization, time management, and meticulous attention to detail.

Our Kärcher WOW-package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees
• HSA, FSA, and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short and long-term disability insurance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually high; proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed, or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.

Benique Lucero | Talent Acquisition Manager

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