Senior Logistics Specialist

Wayne Farms • Oakwood, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Logistics Specialist manages complex logistics, resolves operational and financial issues, and optimizes transportation efficiency. As a key problem solver, this role leverages expertise in carrier relations, cost control, and service improvements, while mentoring team members and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of logistics/transportation experience, ideally in LTL, TL, 3PL, or distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, routing, and freight pricing.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound financial and operational decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interface with clients, carriers, and internal teams professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience mentoring or coaching team members is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex logistics processes, track and resolve shipment delays and issues, and serve as a key contact for internal teams, customers, and carriers.
• Make financial decisions on carrier selection, cost optimization, and rate negotiations, analyze logistics spend for savings, and ensure accurate billing and freight payments.
• Resolve non-routine logistics challenges independently, anticipate supply chain disruptions with contingency plans, and assess carrier performance to recommend improvements.
• Identify workflow improvements for efficiency and cost savings, assist in developing and updating SOPs, and act as a TMS subject matter expert, providing training as needed.
• Coach and support Logistics Coordinators, assist with onboarding and training new hires, and help management delegate tasks to entry-level team members.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop solution, and lead or participate in improvement roll-out
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees