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

• 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