Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for executing inbound and outbound transportation activities, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of goods. This role supports multi‑site operations.

• Generate and prepare freight documentation (Packing list, Bill of Ladings, etc).
• Assist in the development of systems, procedures and work instructions for the distribution department.
• Evaluate and select optimal freight options through rate shopping across carriers to balance cost, service, and delivery timelines.
• Schedule, consolidate, and coordinate shipments across multiple locations including domestic and international freight.
• Partner with Customer Service, Credit, and Planning to ensure order readiness and validate customer site capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations, including lithium battery handling, labeling, and documentation accuracy.
• Perform CTPAT Tier III security procedures including seal verification, 7‑point inspections and documentation checks.
• Conduct regular dock audits to verify shipment accuracy and elevate discrepancies.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to manage shipment planning and execution.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Support SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance objectives.
• Report security or compliance incidents in accordance with company protocols.

High School Degree/GED required;
Associate's Degree preferred; 3+ years of experience in shipping/receiving or a related field desired.

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations.
• Experience using transportation management systems (TMS).
• Intermediate understanding of logistics concepts, planning tools, and software (MRP, WMS, TMS) required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Preferred: DGD/IATA certification (air required; ocean preferred).
• Preferred:
  Forklift certification.
• Preferred:
  Warehouse operations experience (racking, material handling equipment).

• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication:
  Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action:
  Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards:
  Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Work is performed in a manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement.