Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

A leading organization in the transportation and supply chain industry is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team in Columbus, Ohio. This role will support daily transportation operations by coordinating pickup and delivery appointments, monitoring shipment activity, and ensuring a high level of service for both internal and external customers.

This position is covering a maternity leave and is expected to last a least a few months, with the potential to be extended based on business needs. This position will sit onsite and support a schedule of Monday through Friday, 9AM to 6PM.

• Coordinate and schedule pickup and delivery appointments within a designated transportation region
• Work closely with planning and operations teams to ensure shipments move efficiently through the network
• Monitor shipment status from pickup through delivery and proactively resolve transportation issues
• Communicate with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams regarding shipment updates and delivery schedules
• Identify potential service disruptions and take appropriate action to minimize delays
• Track shipment performance and
  ** escalate
  * * issues when necessary
• Maintain detailed and accurate shipment documentation, notes, and customer communications within company systems

• At least 1 year of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatching, brokerage, supply chain, customer service, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a time-sensitive setting
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments and business partners
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Pay Details: $19.00 to $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.