Logistics & Shipping Specialist (f/m/d)

Freight & Shipping

- Schedule and coordinate outbound shipments, including direct-to-customer shipments
- Track inbound shipments from suppliers and international company locations
- Schedule truck pickups, deliveries, and carrier appointments
- Communicate directly with carriers, freight providers, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams
- Obtain and compare freight quotations and transportation options
- Support rate comparisons and identify cost-effective shipping options
- Prepare and maintain Bills of Lading, packing lists, shipping documents, and related records
- Track shipment status and identify delays or service issues
- Ensure shipping and receiving documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained
- Handle and maintain paperwork provided by or required for incoming and outgoing drivers
- Verify freight charges and shipping-related documentation and support invoice processing as required

Sourcing & Supplier Support

- Identify and contact potential suppliers and operational service providers
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations
- Support the selection of cost-effective products and services
- Maintain supplier and quotation information
- Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding operational requirements
- Support purchasing and sourcing activities as needed by the Operations Manager

Shipping & Receiving Operations

- Support daily shipping and receiving activities at the dock
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Verify incoming and outgoing quantities against applicable documentation
- Inspect incoming goods for visible damage, quality issues, or discrepancies
- Stage and prepare goods for shipment
- Support inventory movements and material handling as operationally required
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and receiving area

Requirements

Practical experience in logistics, freight coordination, transportation, shipping, sourcing, or a related field; Previous experience scheduling freight and coordinating carriers is required; Previous experience obtaining quotations, comparing rates, or sourcing suppliers/services is required; Understanding of shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading and packing lists; Experience with LTL and/or FTL transportation is preferred; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously; Confident and professional communication with carriers, suppliers, drivers, and internal teams; Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook; Experience with ERP, transportation, warehouse, or inventory systems is preferred; Willingness to learn and use company-specific ERP and operating systems; Willingness to work regularly in both the shipping office and warehouse/dock environment; Ability and willingness to load and unload trucks and perform physical shipping and receiving activities; Forklift experience is preferred, training and certification can be provided on site; Reliable, structured, proactive, and team-oriented working style

Nice to have

Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production logistics; International or import/export shipping exposure; Experience supporting freight-cost reduction or carrier-rate negotiations; Experience working in a growing or changing operational environment