Logistics and Transportation Specialist

A growing food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a Logistics & Transportation Specialist. They will oversee transportation, order fulfillment, inventory coordination, and international shipments. This role partners with carriers, warehouses, 3PLs, customers, and internal teams to ensure accurate order processing, on-time delivery, inventory availability, and cost-effective transportation. The position also provides day-to-day leadership for a small team. ResponsibilitiesTransportation & LogisticsCoordinate carrier scheduling, freight tendering, and shipment planning.Manage transportation activities across warehouses and 3PL facilities.Monitor shipments, resolve delivery issues, and maintain service levels.Support freight budgeting, cost analysis, and carrier invoice review. Order Fulfillment & Customer ServiceEnsure accurate and timely order processing and shipment execution.Communicate with customers regarding order requirements, status updates, and delivery expectations.Resolve order, scheduling, and delivery discrepancies. Inventory & Warehouse CoordinationMonitor inventory availability across multiple storage locations.Coordinate inventory transfers between warehouses and 3PL partners.Communicate shortages, discrepancies, and allocation concerns to internal stakeholders.Align inventory availability with shipping schedules. Freight & Cost ManagementReview freight invoices for accuracy and rate compliance.Investigate billing discrepancies and identify cost-saving opportunities.Maintain transportation records and reporting. International LogisticsCoordinate international shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs partners.Track shipment milestones and manage documentation requirements.Proactively address delays and delivery issues. Team LeadershipSupervise and prioritize daily activities for a small team.Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.Monitor workloads, ensure policy compliance, and promote cross-functional collaboration. QualificationsExperience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain operations.Knowledge of carrier management, shipment tracking, order fulfillment, and inventory coordination.Experience working with multiple warehouses and/or 3PL providers.Experience with temperature control warehouse environments and/or freight providersPrior supervisory or team leadership experience.Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms.Experience with freight invoicing, transportation costs, and budget tracking.Exposure to international shipping and import/export documentation preferred.