Logistics Specialist

Vogt Power•Louisville, KY

5d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist supports Vogt Power International Inc. (VPI) Capital Projects, Aftermarket, and Warranty activities throughout project execution. Working closely with the Logistics Manager, Project Managers, Sourcing, Scheduling, Engineering, and Technical Advisors, the role coordinates transportation, manages international trade requirements, and helps mitigate logistics-related risks. The position arranges ocean, air, and truck transportation and related services; prepares export documentation; recommends packaging solutions; and assists with freight negotiations and coordination. It also supports shipping documentation and customs compliance, project delivery tracking, freight cost estimation, vendor expediting, invoice review, and the development of logistics processes. The base pay range is $65,000–$75,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively at multiple organizational levels.
Highly organized and collaborative, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience in logistics, operations, engineering, or project management.
2–5 years of transportation, logistics, or procurement experience.
Advanced Excel skills.
Commercial awareness and/or business development exposure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate quotes and arrange pickup or release for minor equipment orders, including LTL, FTL, containers, air freight, courier shipments, and export packaging.
Prepare, obtain, review, and monitor required documentation for inbound and outbound shipments.
Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers to support import/export transactions and documentation compliance.
Maintain and update project delivery trackers for Project Managers and clients, including daily shipment and delivery status updates.
Obtain, audit, and communicate preliminary and final shipping details to relevant stakeholders.
Prepare bid tabs and requisitions for transportation costs in accordance with VPI policies.
Develop, update, and maintain logistics processes and procedures as needed.
Audit master shipping files and communicate discrepancies to internal and external stakeholders.
Review and approve freight invoices for accuracy and compliance.
Monitor shipment schedules and proactively resolve logistics issues internally and externally.
Evaluate and select cost-effective transportation methods within project constraints.
Provide support on technical import/export matters as requested.
Collaborate with logistics sales support to ensure accurate freight cost estimates and lead times for proposals.
Maintain internal U.S. customs entry logs, including assist value tracking.
Support customs duty, tax, drawback, certification, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Expedite vendors to confirm readiness-to-ship dates and packing list accuracy.
Verify shipment completeness and delivery status for all orders.
Participate in project team meetings as required.
Develop site logistics requirements for assigned projects.
Support the Sourcing team in estimating freight costs from origin through final destination.