Logistics Specialist

Allyn International Services, Inc. • Houston, TX

4d • $50,000 - $56,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allyn International is hiring a full-time, entry-level Logistics Specialist in Houston, Texas. The role manages logistics activities to meet business fulfillment requirements while helping reduce transportation costs. The specialist gathers and communicates information about upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects, and services; provides logistics support and consulting; and works to obtain competitive transportation rates. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

The role is based in an office cubicle and follows a 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weekend or after-hours support and participation in an on-call rotation may be required. Compensation is $50,000–$56,000. Allyn is a privately held professional services firm established in 1992, serving clients across a range of industries with transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and customs compliance services.

Requirements

• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Issue-resolution experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Data-analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent college degree is preferred.
• International logistics experience is preferred.
• Scheduling and critical-path management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Route cargo in accordance with legal and customer requirements and coordinate the routing process.
• Take responsibility for shipments and resolve shipment issues.
• Initiate claims against logistics service providers when needed; notify providers of intent to file and submit claims.
• Track claims, follow up with providers on reimbursement, retain relevant damage-repair invoicing information, and coordinate cost recovery and accounting information with appropriate individuals.
• Confirm reimbursement or funds transfer through the Finance Group and update claims records with claim status, recovery, freight value, and claim amount data.
• Report and track all freight claims and work to resolve them.
• Train new employees and clients when needed.
• Research logistics and transportation topics and provide subject-matter expertise.
• Use Allyn’s ALA software or software selected by the client.
• Prepare shipping documents, including certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and certificates of insurance.
• Track and expedite specialized shipments.
• Identify and pursue transportation savings and added-value opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings, conference calls, and daily project-management calls with Allyn and clients.
• Manage compliance with Department of Transportation and other transportation regulations, including permitting, over-dimensional shipments, and Hazmat.
• Eliminate or minimize risk exposure for Allyn and its customers.
• May participate in industry publications and articles.

Benefits

• One work-from-home day per week.
• 12-week maternity and paternity leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance paid for by Allyn.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance paid for by Allyn.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Free on-site fitness classes.
• Ongoing training and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level