Logistics Specialist

The Logistics Specialist manages daily supply chain operations, organizing the safe, cost-effective, & timely movement of goods from suppliers to customers & internal operations. They track shipments, prepare shipping documents, & solve delivery issues while working with carriers & internal teams. Position is a combination of office & warehouse environments.

Role and Responsibilities

· Logistics Oversight: Direct daily transport, paperwork creation, & distribution activities to hit cost and delivery targets.

· Carrier Management: Negotiate freight rates, build contracts, & maintain strong performance relationships with global or domestic shipping partners.

· Compliance & Customs: Oversee import and export documentation, ensuring full compliance with trade laws and safety regulations.

· Process Optimization: Analyze supply chain data to cut waste, lower shipping expenses, & boost delivery speeds.

· Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot transit delays, inventory shortages, or customs blocks swiftly under tight deadlines. 

Required skills and abilities

· Strong ability to handle multiple shipments & deadlines at the same time. 

· Clear speaking and writing skills for daily vendor and team contact.

· Self-starter, able to work independently.

· Ability to prioritize tasks & communicate and present information to customers, peers, & all levels of management. 

· Advanced command of ERP systems & high proficiency in EXCEL, Word, Outlook.

Education and experience

· College degree in supply chain management or business preferred. High School diploma required. 

· Minimum 5 years of logistics, customer support, and warehouse operations in a preferred. manufacturing environment. 

· Exceptional negotiation, data analysis, problem-solving, & communication skills.

· Forklift certification is helpful.

physical requirements

· May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and constant moving & standing. 

·Ability to lift 50 lbs.