Logistics Specialist

Payrate: $25.00- $29.00/hr.

• Maintain positive team dynamics and support 3PLs and vendors in daily operations.
• Track and trace shipments daily to prevent delays and support urgent business needs.
• Ensure quick and precise system execution for product deliveries.
• Coordinate special projects and additional services as required.
• Support inter‑departmental initiatives and collaborate with 3PLs for critical shipments.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines in logistics operations.
• Analyze delivery requests, select optimal appointment times, and schedule requests based on optimization metrics.
• Partner with internal teams (demand fulfillment, SCM, warehouse operations) to plan and schedule customer shipments.
• Secure capacity with truckload carriers based on advance forecasting data.
• Schedule and plan customer routed freight.
• Continuously track and trace all inbound/outbound shipments.
• Obtain and analyze rate quotations from transportation carriers.
• Resolve immediate concerns related to customer issues for loads in transit.
• Execute the freight payables process and complete opportunity assessments for service level and cost improvements.
• Ensure accountability for carrier performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-3 years of experience in transportation planning, scheduling, or operations; global logistics experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and TMS systems.
• Prior experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of transportation operational terms and best practices.

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of TMS and SAP WMS is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and present insights to stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and strong motivational and leadership abilities.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for status updates and logistics matters.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay Transparency:
The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is $25.00‑$29.00/hour. Non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience.

Full‑time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, life insurance, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus.

Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement are provided based on state or local law.