Logistics Specialist

Posted: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 24 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/25/2026 14:23:37
Indexed on: 03/25/2026 14:23:37

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, 23450, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. is hiring!

Description:

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

ADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3, 000 supplier partnerships and over 50, 000 products.

Please watch this video to learn more about ADS Inc! http: //bit.ly/ADS_Mission

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: ADS Headquarters Virginia Beach, VA (Not Remote)

Responsibilities

  • Regularly engage with customers, vendors, carriers, and freight forwarders to ensure successful delivery while following all applicable requirements.
  • Monitor deliveries, fulfill customer requests, and oversee shipping logistics.
  • Complete or review commercial invoices for all imports and drop ship exports ensuring all regulations are being followed.
  • Generate military compliant labels and other documentation.
  • Work with freight forwarding partner to select most efficient mode of transportation to ensure delivery to the destination by the required delivery date.
  • Anticipate and plan for all the details that will ensure successful delivery, such as special equipment for loading or offloading or specific labeling requirements.
  • Complete additional documentation required such as FCC and FDA forms and obtain duty-free certificates for imports.
  • Ensure all import paperwork contains proper contract information to minimize import duty and taxes.
  • Route return shipments both CONUS & OCONUS as needed.
  • Prepare shipper declarations as needed for any shipments containing hazardous materials.
  • Monitor reports to identify orders with specific requirements and proactively engage with suppliers to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Work with select suppliers coordinating shipments direct with carriers.
  • Serve as point of contact for logistics-related questions and inquiries.
  • Leverage available resources to ensure tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
  • Participate in cross-departmental discussions to resolve logistics related issues.
  • Obtain freight quotes for bids and active shipments.
  • Navigate logistics-related issues and follow through to resolution.


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (experience may be substituted at hiring manager's discretion)
  • 3+ years experience in customer service or logistics management
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in export and/or import operations
  • Practical understanding of US laws and regulations governing exports and imports

Qualifications

    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage tasks, deadlines, and projects accurately, effectively, and on time.
    • Comfortable and able to work in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    • Able to work in a team environment and independently.
    • Must have great attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.


      ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers problems and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity. We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.


      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

      Responsibilities:

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      Educational requirements:

      • high school

      Desired Skills:

      OPS

      Benefits:

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