Senior Logistics Specialist

REC SOLAR GRADE SILICON LLC • Butte, MT

11d • $76,000 - $118,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and coordinate day-to-day logistics activities for the Butte facility, including inbound and outbound transportation, import/export activities, freight management, and logistics compliance, ensuring the safe, compliant, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods while providing guidance and operational support within the logistics function.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing domestic and international transportation, preferably involving hazardous materials.
• Experience with import and export regulations, documentation, customs requirements, and processes.
• Working knowledge of import classification and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) / Schedule B selection and usage.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous materials transportation regulations, including: Department of Transportation (DOT), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG).
• Experience coordinating specialized logistics services and applying applicable transportation requirements to operational decisions.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, warehouses, and other logistics service providers.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills with the ability to learn new computer systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets for freight cost, shipment, and logistics analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, changing priorities, and time-sensitive issues simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently evaluate logistics issues and determine appropriate actions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in day-to-day logistics decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders, customers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other external parties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Working knowledge of National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) guidelines.
• Must have and maintain a current and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DOT Hazmat and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, PRISM, or similar ERP/logistics systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the resolution of logistics issues and transportation disruptions, including booking changes, shipment delays, carrier constraints, customs issues, and other time-sensitive matters, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Manage relationships and service performance with key carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, contracted drivers, and other logistics service providers, including issue resolution, audits, site visits, and business reviews.
• Monitor and analyze freight rates, fuel costs, and transportation market trends to support budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and logistics decision-making.
• Coordinate logistics-related contracts and service agreements, including rate reviews, renewals, and service requirements, in coordination with relevant internal functions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable DOT, IMDG, import/export, and other transportation requirements, and maintain required logistics-related licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics processes, cost efficiency, service reliability, and operational controls.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, work direction, and training to employees performing logistics activities and provide operational coverage as needed.
• Manage domestic and international shipments from origin to destination, including bookings, transportation arrangements, shipping documentation, customs requirements, delivery coordination, and shipment tracking.
• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipment requirements with Customer Service, Operations, Product Management, the Distribution Center, carriers, and customers to establish priorities and ensure timely and efficient movement of products.
• Execute product shipments in company systems and ensure required shipping and invoicing information is accurate and completed on time.
• Administer freight damage claims, including investigation, documentation, carrier coordination, and resolution.
• Maintain key logistics schedules, records, and tracking tools, including the weekly gas shipping schedule and chassis inventory, ensuring accurate and timely information is available to relevant stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: Your off time is important. We offer 144 hours of PTO per year for the first 5 years of employment. Year six, 184 hours. High maximum balance and cash out option.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by REC Silicon for you and your dependents. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
• Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization and critical illness.
• Earn More: We offer a generous annual company bonus plan in addition to salary/wage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Jump start your retirement with REC Silicon’s discretionary contribution and does not require an employee contribution. Match also available.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, Life Flight, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness reward program, pharmacy advocacy and disease management program.
• Flexibility: We support employees through flexible work schedules and limited work from home options.
• Additional Benefits: We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training and additional materials needed on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree