Operations Specialist

Outlast • New York, NY

2d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As our Operations Specialist, you'll play a key role in managing the flow of millions of dollars of material around the world. This position is highly cross-functional and will work closely with sales, product and engineering, logistics providers, and our customers to build a best-in-class fulfillment process.

Requirements

• Coachable self-starter with strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• 1-3 years of experience in tech startups, logistics, and/or operations
• Basic understanding of shipping documentation and carrier coordination or willingness to learn
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to learn new systems quickly

Nice To Haves

• Someone who understands logistics operations requires flexibility and takes ownership of seeing shipments through to completion
• A detail-oriented professional who doesn't let things slip through the cracks
• Eager to learn the freight business and develop expertise in scrap metal logistics
• Comfortable picking up the phone to resolve issues quickly and directly
• Able to stay organized while managing multiple competing priorities
• A team player who's coachable and not afraid to ask questions when needed
• Familiarity with scrap metal or recyclables logistics

Responsibilities

• Execute Order Fulfillment: Coordinate the movement of material for sales and purchase orders, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries
• Manage Shipping Logistics: Arrange trucks, containers, and freight for domestic and export shipments
• Maintain Documentation: Prepare and organize shipping paperwork with accuracy
• Build Carrier Relationships: Communicate effectively with carriers and service providers to ensure reliable service
• Monitor Performance: Track key metrics like pickup delays and identify opportunities for improvement
• Solve Problems Proactively: Anticipate potential shipping issues and work with the Operations team to develop solutions
• Support Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for reducing costs and increasing efficiency as you learn the business

Benefits

• Our mission: To make the world greener and more sustainable by optimizing the recyclables supply chain.
• Our team: We are comprised of industry experts and technological disruptors. We pride ourselves on being a positive, enthusiastic, and highly capable group of individuals that collaborate around our mission and vision.
• Our culture: We encourage everyone's voice at the company to be heard. We rally around our core values to create a community of innovators whose collective efforts amount to far more than just a multiple of an individual.
• Our product: We aim to accomplish two things through technology - bring trust to an opaque market and deliver industry-defining customer experiences.
• Our value: Backed by some of the top Venture Capital funds and hedge funds in Silicon Valley, Outlast is uniquely positioned to disrupt the bulk recyclables, an industry that is rapidly approaching a $1T global value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed