Logistics Specialist I

Brightstar Lottery•West Greenwich, RI

21d•$55,631 - $98,467•Hybrid

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist I ensures cost-effective, on-time shipments by coordinating with internal departments, vendors, and logistics partners. The role executes and analyzes domestic and international transportation across air, ocean, and over-the-road modes, and provides proactive logistics support to Brightstar partners to ensure operational excellence and seamless execution. The position coordinates and books shipments, manages quotes and carrier and routing decisions, prepares and validates shipping documentation, ensures compliance with regulations, Incoterms, and customs requirements, tracks shipments, communicates status, and resolves shipment issues. It also coordinates with internal teams and external partners, supports trade compliance and continuous improvement, and helps maintain KPI data, dashboards, and reports. This is a 50/50 hybrid position with a five-day workweek. Occasional meetings may take place outside normal business hours. The estimated starting compensation range is $55,631–$98,467. Brightstar offers a 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance, subject to eligibility requirements. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Employees are assigned and required to complete annual information security training as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
1–3 years of experience in logistics or transportation.
Knowledge of global shipping processes and Incoterms.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel knowledge, including Pivot Tables, Xlookup, and dashboards.
SAP/ERP experience.
Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and book air, ocean, FCL/LCL, OTR, FTL/LTL shipments.
Manage shipping quotes, carrier selection, and routing decisions.
Prepare and validate shipping documents, including BOLs, invoices, AWBs, SLIs, and commercial invoices.
Ensure compliance with regulations, Incoterms, and customs requirements.
Track shipments end-to-end and proactively communicate shipment status.
Resolve shipment issues, including delays, damage, shortages, and customs holds.
Collaborate with Brightstar departments, external partners, and managed freight providers to provide domestic and international logistics support.
Serve as a liaison between internal teams and carriers, forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs.
Align stakeholders on priorities, service levels, and cost targets.
Support trade compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with maintaining KPI data and updating dashboards and reports.