Logistics Specialist II

Busch Vacuum Group is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We have an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Logistics Specialist II at our Virginia Beach location!

The Logistics Specialist II manages domestic and international freight activities, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods. This role supports trade compliance activities, analyzes freight costs, solves logistics escalations, and participates in process improvement initiatives. The Logistics Specialist II will play a key role supporting warehouse operations, manufacturing, service centers, and international supply chain flows. 

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional domestic travel.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply NOW for an opportunity to find out why Busch Vacuum Group is the perfect place to grow, innovate, and excel!

Job Responsibilities

• Domestic Freight Management
  • • Manage LTL, TL, and other domestic shipments.
    • Monitor carrier performance and report deviations.
    • Support freight cost optimization through mode selection and routing.
    • Validate invoices and resolve billing issues.
    • Support annual carrier rate reviews and bid activities.

• International Freight & Trade Compliance
  • • Coordinate import and export shipments with brokers and freight forwarders.
    • Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export regulations and Incoterms.
    • Support HTS classification and import documentation.
    • Resolve customs delays or escalations.
    • Prepare or verify export documentation.

• Analytics & Reporting
  • • Maintain KPIs and freight dashboards.
    • Conduct freight spend analysis and budget forecasting.
    • Identify cost drivers and savings opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • • Work with Purchasing, Planning, and Operations on material flows.
    • Support special shipments and new product launches.
    • Provide logistics guidance during production or planning cycles.

• Continuous Improvement
  • • Support SAP/TMS enhancements and automation initiatives.
    • Update SOPs and assist with workflow documentation.
    • Participate in logistics improvement projects.

Required Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field:Preferred
  • 3–5 years in logistics or international freight.
  • Experience with brokers, forwarders, and customs processes.
  • Strong understanding of imports/exports and freight optimization.
  • Advanced SAP and analytics capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Knowledge of Incoterms, HTS classification, and freight rating.

Personal Qualifications

• • Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight
  • Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
  • Analytical Skills – Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, solve problems, and process into meaningful data
  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
  • Creative & Innovative Thinking – Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges
  • Critical Evaluation – The ability to process actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion
  • Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
  • Influencing Others – Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives
  • Managing Projects or Programs – Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs
  • Persuasive – Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view
  • Planning & Organizing – Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals
  • Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
  • Project Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
  • Relationship Building – Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
  • Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
  • Research Skills – Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation
  • Responsible – Ability to comply with all policies and procedures as well as be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
  • Results Focus & Initiative – Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them to get the job done
  • Risk Taker – Ability to take calculated risks or to stretch the limits of comfort zones
  • Self-Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative
  • Teamwork – Ability to give and receive team member assistance in working toward a common goal with a positive spirit

Physical Requirements

• • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 20lbs
  • Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 20lbs
  • All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Job Requirements

• • Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
  • Ability and willingness to travel (up to 20%) domestically and internationally
  • Employment with Busch Vacuum Group requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.