Job Title: Logistics Specialist
Contract Duration: 1 year, possible extension
Location: Coppell, TX
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $25-$27/hour
Responsibilities
Logistics Management
- Monitor shipments and coordinate with customs, carriers, and vendors for timely delivery
- Prepare, review, and submit import/export-related documents
- Collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal departments for seamless delivery processes
- Negotiate competitive pricing and service agreements with vendors and carriers
Logistics Load Planning
- Route shipments using SAP WMS and schedule appointments at customer distribution centers
- And track both inbound and outbound shipments
- Secure capacity with truckload carriers and schedule pickups with Collect Customers
- Monitor EDI 214 updates, resolve daily logistics issues, and execute the freight payables process
- Assess opportunities for service level and cost improvements while ensuring carrier performance compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain positive team dynamics and support 3PLs and vendors in daily operations.
- Track and trace shipments daily to prevent delays and support urgent business needs.
- Ensure quick and precise system execution for product deliveries.
- Coordinate special projects and additional services as required.
- Support inter-departmental initiatives and collaborate with 3PLs for critical shipments.
- Adhere to federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines in logistics operations.
- Analyze delivery requests, select optimal appointment times, and schedule requests based on optimization metrics.
- Partner with internal teams (demand fulfillment, SCM, warehouse operations) to plan and schedule customer shipments.
- Secure capacity with truckload carriers based on advance forecasting data.
- Schedule and plan customer routed freight.
- Continuously track and trace all inbound/outbound shipments.
- Obtain and analyze rate quotations from transportation carriers.
- Resolve immediate concerns related to customer issues for loads in transit.
- Execute the freight payables process and complete opportunity assessments for service level and cost improvements.
- Ensure accountability for carrier performance.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–3 years of experience in transportation planning, scheduling, or operations; global logistics experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and TMS systems.
- Prior experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus.
- Knowledge of transportation operational terms and best practices.
Technical & Soft Skills
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Working knowledge of TMS and SAP WMS is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and present insights to stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, reliability, and strong motivational and leadership abilities.
- Experience working with diverse cultures and teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for status updates and logistics matters.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical/Mental Demands & Conditions
- Work is performed in an office environment with occasional periods of time-sensitive stress.
- Requires the use of a computer keyboard and video display terminal.
- May involve additional hours beyond the standard schedule as needed.