Logistics Specialist

SBT Global, Inc. • Grand Prairie, TX

17h • $28 - $30

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist manages and coordinates warehouse and transportation operations, tracking freight from origin to destination. The role maintains warehouse and transportation data, communicates with customers, carriers, and vendors, and works to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. It proactively identifies potential demurrage, detention, and other additional costs, assesses solutions, and coordinates timely resolution. The specialist monitors logistics service provider performance, provides regular feedback, and coordinates container returns and bobtail arrangements. Other duties may be assigned by the Site Manager, Warehouse Manager, or Transportation Manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in operations or logistics.
• Strong understanding of freight operations and logistics systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to research, analyze, and develop solutions to complex processing and workflow issues.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and resolve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate warehouse and transportation operations by tracking freight from origin to destination.
• Maintain and manage warehouse and transportation data as requested by management.
• Communicate closely with customers to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Identify potential demurrage, detention, and other additional costs; assess solutions and coordinate timely resolution.
• Monitor and evaluate logistics service provider performance and provide regular feedback.
• Communicate frequently and consistently with carriers and related vendors.
• Coordinate container returns and bobtail arrangements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Manager, Warehouse Manager, or Transportation Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED