Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Logistics Specialist LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Logistics Specialist with at least 3 years of experience working in a similar role. This is Temporary opportunity located in Manhattan, NY. Responsibilities:

• Coordinate international ocean, air, and parcel shipments from origin through final delivery, ensuring timely movement across global supply chains.
• Collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, freight providers, and transportation partners to resolve shipment issues and maintain consistent communication.
• Analyze transportation options and recommend the most effective solutions based on service requirements, transit times, capacity availability, and overall cost.
• Monitor shipment milestones and maintain visibility on cargo readiness, departure schedules, transit progress, and delivery commitments.
• Evaluate routing opportunities, consolidation strategies, and load optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce transportation expenses.
• Track carrier performance, transit reliability, and capacity trends to support informed transportation planning.
• Generate reports and provide regular updates regarding shipment status, transportation performance, exceptions, and operational metrics.
• Identify and escalate potential service disruptions before they impact business operations, proactively developing alternative transportation plans when necessary.
• Investigate and resolve transportation challenges including booking constraints, delays, missed departures, routing exceptions, and in-transit issues.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Logistics or Supply Chain experience

Work Site: Onsite Employment Type: Temporary Salary: $27-32/hr

Pay Details: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Patrick Garron

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

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