The Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end inbound flow of merchandise from suppliers to the warehouse, ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-efficient deliveries.
This role serves as a central point of communication between the buying team, freight forwarders, warehouse, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and compliance with brand and company standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Inbound Logistics & Shipment Coordination
- Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers on shipment readiness.
- Prepare and review all shipping documents, ensuring accuracy before dispatch (invoices, packing lists, COO, HS codes).
- Liaise with freight forwarders to book shipments, track movement, and ensure on-time arrival.
- Communicate shipment statuses to buying and merchandising teams.
- Manage delays, discrepancies, and exceptions, escalating as necessary.
Warehouse & Customs Coordination
- Coordinate with warehouse teams on expected arrivals and provide full documentation in advance.
- Track customs clearance progress and resolve any compliance issues.
- Ensure accurate receiving of goods through timely communication with warehouse teams.
Expense Management & Freight Cost Control
- Review, validate, and reconcile freight forwarder invoices against agreed rates and actual shipments.
- Manage freight, duty, and logistics expenses in line with budgets and internal controls.
- Highlight cost variances, propose optimizations, and ensure all charges are approved before payment.
- Maintain a cost tracking file and provide monthly expense reports to finance and management.
Internal Communication & Workflow Support
- Work closely with the buying team to ensure PO details are correct and aligned with shipping plans.
- Update internal systems with shipment statuses, ETAs, and delivery confirmations.
- Support cross-department processes, reducing operational errors and supporting workflow improvements.
Performance & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of all shipments, documentation, and costs.
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with company policies, customs regulations, and brand requirements.
- Generate weekly and monthly logistics reports (shipment status, delays, freight spend, KPIs).
- Support continuous improvement projects in logistics, cost control, and process efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications
- 2–4 years of logistics, import/export, or supply chain experience (retail or FMCG preferred).
- Strong understanding of international shipping, freight terms, and customs procedures.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- High proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tight deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with basic financial skills for cost reconciliation.
Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000
Printemps does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of application.
Printemps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Printemps complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.
Printemps is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at Careers@printemps.nyc
At Printemps, we work together with elegance, and we welcome all applicants for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. You’ll experience our unique French and Luxury culture, along with our brilliant Ambassadors who will support and inspire you.
