logistics specialist
Your tasks
Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing various aspects of our transportation and logistics operations to ensure efficient and compliant delivery processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a problem-solving mindset to support our logistics functions effectively.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate truck transportation schedules, including dispatching drivers and managing delivery routes to optimize efficiency.
- Prepare and maintain trucking documentation, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
- Support overall logistics operations by monitoring shipments, tracking deliveries, and resolving any issues that arise during transit.
- Facilitate clear communication both internally across departments and externally with carriers, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth operations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within logistics workflows and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Perform other logistics-related duties as required to support the department?s objectives.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor?s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field.
- Prior minimum 3 Years experience in transportation planning, dispatching, or logistics coordination is preferred.
- Knowledge of trucking documentation requirements and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills for effective coordination with internal teams and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to support logistics operations through attention to detail and organizational proficiency.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
- Trucking freight: 3 years (required)
- Rail freight: 3 years (preferred)
- Ocean Freight: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification
- CCLP designation from CITT (preferred)
- CIFFA (preferred)
What we offer
Pay: $52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
Other
Work Location: In person