Senior Logistics Specialist

Address 2820 Farm to Market 1516, Converse, TX 78109, USA

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Manufacturing and production

Description

Premia Grouphas become the market leader and manufacturer of rotationally molded poly and welded steel bulk storage and material handling products in North America. Tank is growing rapidly and is always working to expand its capabilities and diversify product offerings consistent with the company values of growth and service to its customers.

Premia Grouphas become the market leader and manufacturer of rotationally molded poly and welded steel bulk storage and material handling products in North America. Tank is growing rapidly and is always working to expand its capabilities and diversify product offerings consistent with the company values of growth and service to its customers.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Specialist for our domestic and international shipping operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end movement of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate possesses technical expertise across all transportation modes—with specific experience navigating the complexities of LTL, FTL (Van, flatbed, step deck & over dimensional shipping), LCL, FCL & small parcel.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers to support manufacturing demands.
• Establish and track carrier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (e.g., on-time delivery, billing accuracy, damage rates).
• Experience with RFP’s and negotiating competitive freight rates, service level agreements (SLAs), and capacity commitments.
• Optimize and route shipments utilizing Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FTL), and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) for international ocean/air freight.
• Manage specialized logistics for oversized, or out-of-gauge shipments. Have knowledge of permits, escort, and route surveys.
• Proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions (e.g., port congestion, capacity crunches) and implement contingency plans to maintain production schedules.
• Act as the central point of contact between Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, and Customer Service to provide real-time tracking updates and resolve transit delays.
• Translate logistics data into actionable, high-level summaries and reports for executive leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, customs regulations, and international trade laws.
• Audit freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and manage the logistics budget to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive logistics/transportation experience, specifically within a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Proven, hands-on experience managing LTL, FTL, LCL, and oversized shipments.
• Strong background in carrier negotiation, contract management, supervisory skills, and relationship building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to confidently negotiate with vendors and clearly present logistics strategies to internal executives.

Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally, it represents 1 to 33% or 1-2 hours of an 8-hour workday.

Frequently, it represents 34 to 66% or 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours of an 8-hour workday.

Regularly, it represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8-hour workday.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk…