Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Location:

Mobile, Alabama

About NGL Transportation

NGL Transportation is a full-service logistics provider supporting global companies with freight forwarding, warehousing, drayage, and special project services. With multi-container yards across the U.S., we deliver responsive, optimized, and AI-enabled logistics solutions with the company’s core values— Compassionate Driver, Customer Focus, Creative Thinker, and Growth Mindset —which guide our approach to empathy, service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Receive customer orders and enter all details accurately into the TMS.
• Update orders promptly when changes or cancellations occur.
• Monitor container availability and status with ports, terminals, and rail ramps.
• Communicate any delays or issues to customers immediately.
• Plan and schedule container pickups to avoid demurrage charges.
• Schedule delivery appointments and provide drivers with accurate instructions (BOL, PO, delivery notes).
• Provide customers with timely updates throughout the delivery process.
• Confirm return locations and cutoff times with steamship lines.
• Coordinate empty returns to avoid per diem charges.
• Build trust through accuracy, transparency, and proactive service.
• Work closely with dispatch, warehouse, billing, and operations teams.
• Assist with local driver scheduling and routing.
• Communicate with drivers to resolve on-site issues in real time.
• Support inbound and outbound scheduling with warehouse teams (Near Future)
• Monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate documentation (Near Future)
• Ensure all data is entered correctly for billing and compliance purposes (Near Future)

• Experience in logistics, dispatch, transportation, or drayage preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with TMS, CRM, or related systems is a plus.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics or business preferred

Health, dental, and vision insurance / 401(k) / Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities within a multinational logistics network

Wage: $17~$21 hourly