Logistics Specialist

Overview

TITLE: Logistics Specialist
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Logistics & Network Strategy

ABOUT US
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Blu Dot (), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for a Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic and values-driven company.

Company Purpose

Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.

Core Values

• Good design is good
  . Good design should be reflected in everything we do.
• Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.
• Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.
• Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.
• Be humble. We take nothing for granted.
• Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.
• Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.

ABOUT THE ROLE
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Blu Dot is looking for a skilled and dynamic Specialist to join the Logistics team. In this role, you will utilize transportation industry and Blu Dot best practices to support the management of a network of third-party transportation providers. The scope will include several workstream capabilities including shipment booking, shipment tracking/tracing, carrier portal management and returns execution. This role is well suited for a logistics professional seeking the opportunity to enhance logistics systems, improve processes, and contribute directly to the company's strategic direction and financial performance.

• Own the performance of home delivery shipments in the western US, including routing and carrier decisions.
• Act as subject matter expert of final mile carrier network for other departments within Blu Dot.
• Oversee transportation data accuracy across carrier portals and internal systems to ensure shipment visibility and inventory integrity.
• Analyze routing performance and recommend changes to improve customer experience, service levels, and transportation costs.
• Review and approve freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and identify opportunities to improve freight spend.
• Proactively monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation issues that impact customer experience, service, or cost.
• Negotiate shipment rates and service directly with Blu Dot carriers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalating carrier issues and work with internal teams and transportation partners to resolve complex problems.
• Manage movement of inventory returning from third party delivery providers to Blu Dot warehouse, including data validation to physical product, paperwork, booking, and track/trace.
• Lead regular business reviews with carrier partners to evaluate performance, address issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvements, implementing solutions, and developing best practices for the logistics team.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Position requires professionalism and high attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Has the ability to collaborate with various teams and remains calm under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of Blu Dot products and processes a plus

* These are nice to have credentials, but we always welcome candidates with unique and diverse backgrounds. We see the value in a wide range of experiences and always love connecting with people excited about opportunities to join Blu Dot.*