Logistics Specialist - 27669

Job Description

Job Description

Logistics Specialist

Our client is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate outbound transportation, improve shipping efficiency, and ensure reliable customer deliveries within a manufacturing environment.

This position combines hands-on shipment coordination, carrier management, freight routing, Transportation Management System (TMS) utilization, and logistics analysis . The ideal candidate has manufacturing logistics experience and can identify opportunities to reduce freight costs while improving on-time delivery and customer service.

Key Focus

• Outbound shipping and transportation
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Freight routing and carrier coordination
• Shipping and delivery performance
• Freight cost reduction
• Customer service
• Logistics data and reporting
• Continuous improvement

What You'll Do

• Coordinate outbound shipments, carrier scheduling, and freight routing to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Utilize the Transportation Management System (TMS) to improve routing, shipping efficiency, and transportation performance.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding shipment status, delivery questions, and transportation issues.
• Troubleshoot shipping and delivery problems and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Verify shipping documentation and sales orders for accuracy and transportation compliance.
• Monitor shipment activity, freight performance, and delivery metrics.
• Evaluate carriers and shipping routes to identify cost savings and service improvements .
• Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify trends and operational issues.
• Develop reports to support transportation and logistics decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, streamline shipping processes, and improve delivery performance .
• Partner with internal teams, carriers, and technology providers to improve logistics systems and data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across shipping and transportation operations.

Level II Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to logistics team members.
• Coordinate work assignments and help manage team priorities.
• Support employee training and development.
• Assist with material handling, production activities, and swing-shift operations when needed.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of warehouse, logistics, transportation, or outbound shipping experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Level II consideration.
• Experience using a Transportation Management System (TMS) .
• Experience coordinating outbound freight, carriers, routing, or customer shipments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze shipping data and identify opportunities to improve transportation performance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot shipment and delivery issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Level II Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of TMS and transportation optimization .
• Demonstrated team leadership or work-coordination experience.
• Ability to support employee performance and development.

Preferred Experience

• Associate degree or technical certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for Level II.
• Inventory control experience .
• Manufacturing logistics or supply chain experience.
• Freight cost-reduction or transportation optimization experience.
• Experience analyzing carrier performance, freight costs, and on-time delivery metrics .

Relevant Backgrounds

Candidates may currently hold titles such as Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Coordinator, Shipping Specialist, Logistics Analyst, Transportation Specialist, Shipping Coordinator, or Logistics Specialist .

This opportunity is well suited for a logistics professional who combines hands-on outbound shipping experience with TMS knowledge, transportation analysis, customer service, and continuous improvement .