Logistics Specialist, Domestic

SanMar-Internal•Issaquah, WA

5d•$33 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

The Domestic Logistics Specialist oversees domestic transportation operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Responsibilities include managing carrier relationships, forecasting and capacity planning, resolving shipment and billing issues, and driving process improvements through data analysis and performance monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years domestic logistics industry experience
Understand supply chain concepts, logistics terminology, shipping/contract terms and transportation cost structure across various transportation modes
Has in-depth knowledge of Logistics and the ability to plan and execute shipments to meet business needs while maintaining overall costs and service levels relevant to corporate goals
Work on projects during unconventional work hours as needed
Good understanding of electronic data interchange (EDI) across systems
Must be able to work with confidential information
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work across the company and with all stakeholders
Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to independently make decisions, follow through on projects, take initiative, and self-direct
Ability to utilize report writing tools to obtain information
Ability to analyze data and generate clear, actionable information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversee execution of service agreements and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and trading partners.
Manage carrier forecasting, lane awarding, volume allocation, and capacity planning.
Coordinate special customer and vendor programs across logistics and cross-functional teams.
Ensure accurate contracts, rates, audits, and invoices; approve freight and accessorial charges.
Submit and track freight claims; resolve shipment and billing issues promptly.
Analyze data to identify trends, exceptions, and drive process improvements.
Lead or participate in meetings with internal and external partners.
Onboard new service providers in compliance with corporate and audit requirements.
Monitor carrier performance metrics, DC yard health, pool amounts, and equipment escalations.
Maintain carrier rate matrix and host regular carrier touch-base meetings.
Assist in training Coordinators I & II.
Assist in creating SOPs for current and new processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary
Accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start
8 paid holidays
1 paid family day off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance