Logistics Transportation Specialist

Peckham, Inc.•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Transportation Specialist is responsible for overseeing the efficient, timely, and compliant movement of goods within a third-party logistics (3PL) environment. This position coordinates all aspects of freight logistics, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload, small parcel, rail, and chartered air shipments, ensuring seamless inbound and outbound logistics operations. The Specialist serves as a central point of communication between internal teams and external partners, maintaining operational alignment with customer requirements, service-level agreements, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School (HS) Diploma and/or General Education Diploma (GED)
1 - 3 years of experience with transportation scheduling and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) certification by completing the Government-provided AMMO-62 course, “Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials,” within one calendar year of hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen (required to obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance)
Ability to successfully pass and maintain both Federal and State security background checks
Knowledge of Warehouse Management System
Knowledge of Transportation Systems

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Army systems
Experience with Communications Management Operations System (CMOS)

Responsibilities

Schedule all inbound and outbound shipments using the Communications Management Operations System (CMOS)
Ensure compliance with all Government requirements related to quotes and quote retention
Applies and upholds transportation policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals.
Review and assess transportation costs, equipment availability, and efficiency to optimize logistics operations
Evaluate and rate vendors using established criteria, documenting and submitting all required corrective actions as necessary
Maintain and archive accountability records, ensuring they are accessible to relevant Army supply accountability system stakeholders
Coordinate with the PM SSV Lead and OCIE Lead to ensure adequate labor support for shipping operations
Monitor and track daily inbound and outbound shipment volumes
Build relationships with freight vendors.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, state and local transportation regulations.
Maintain safe and clean work environment
Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
Other duties as assigned