Transportation Specialist

Work Schedule

Onsite | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Required during peak season

We are seeking a Transportation Logistics Specialist with strong brokerage and carrier-facing experience to support high-volume truck transportation operations. This is a fast-paced, operationally focused role requiring frequent communication with carriers, negotiation of freight rates, and close coordination with internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a call-heavy environment
, builds trust quickly, understands freight markets, and can make sound decisions in real time while managing competing priorities.

• Support enterprise transportation and carrier management strategies, including:
• Carrier relationship and capacity management
• Shipment execution and spend optimization
• Negotiate freight rates and contract terms with third‑party truck carriers to ensure competitive, market‑aligned pricing
• Maximize value through load pairing (backhauls) and cross-product collaboration
• Serve as a subject matter expert on transportation markets, pricing trends, and carrier dynamics
• Analyze current transportation practices to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Independently resolve operational issues under general supervision
• Act as a single point of contact when engaging with carriers to ensure consistency and clarity
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand customer‑ and plant‑specific shipping requirements
• Communicate market insights, pricing context, and transportation constraints clearly and effectively
• Monitor carrier performance and KPIs; take corrective action to maintain service levels and reliability
• Maintain accurate freight data across systems and tools, including:
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Rate tables, contracts, volume estimates, and carrier records
• Resolve freight invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely payments

• Prior brokerage or transportation logistics experience
• Strong background in truckload transportation
• Experience working directly with customers and carriers in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Proven negotiation skills with carriers and logistics partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build trust and credibility with both internal teams and external partners
• Operational mindset with strong attention to detail and execution
• Comfortable working independently and making informed decisions
• Proficient in transportation systems, spreadsheets, and operational tools

• Background in freight brokerage, transportation operations, or logistics coordination
• Comfortable making frequent outbound and inbound calls
• Results-driven, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Adaptable and open to extended hours during peak demand periods

• Two interview rounds
• Round 1:
  Interview with the hiring manager
• Round 2:
  Panel interview with 2–3 team members