Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Date posted: May 11, 2026

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Schedule:

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM w/ potential for overtime, based on customer demand.

SUMMARY:

The Logistics Specialist at our manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia, will be responsible for managing and optimizing the flow of materials, inventory, and finished products to support efficient plant operations. This role combines supply chain coordination, inventory control, and transportation management to ensure timely procurement, storage, and delivery of goods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

· Monitor inventory levels and perform regular stock audits to prevent shortages or overstock.

· Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, carriers, and vendors.

· Collaborate with production, procurement, and operations teams to align logistics activities with manufacturing schedules.

· Coordinate complete supply chain activities for domestic customers (i.e. Rivian, Tesla), starting from initial ordering of material from suppliers, labelling products, to shipping/export documentation, and final customer delivery.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as delays, damage in transit, or discrepancies in shipments.

· Prepare and distribute purchase orders and forecast information to Tier II vendors

· Support overall plant compliance and 5S initiatives, including ISO14001 and IATF16949 standards.

· Maintain detailed records of all logistics activities, compliance documentation, and performance metrics.

· Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase reliability in the supply chain.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or related field is preferred, but not required.

· Prior experience of 1 – 2 years in industrial or manufacturing logistics is desirable.

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.

· Proficiency with logistics software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

COMPETENCIES:

· Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continually required to walk, talk or hear.

Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

Occasionally required to stand or climb.

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Additional remarks regarding work environment:

Work area is heat/air conditioned within an office environment, with considerable time spent in a shop floor environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person