Logistics Specialist - Hybrid

About the role

The Logistics Specialist plays a crucial role in coordinating, dispatching, and monitoring daily shipment activities using BluJay Transportation Management System (TMS) and SAP. They support multiple manufacturing locations and serve as the primary coordination point between operations, carriers, drivers, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, dispatch, and track outbound and inbound shipments across one or multiple locations using BluJay TMS and SAP.
• Execute shipment creation, load tendering, tracking, and confirmations within BluJay, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
• Maintain accurate shipment, delivery, and financial data in SAP, including shipment confirmations and charge validation.
• Proactively review, validate, and update all applicable freight rates, accessorials, fuel surcharges, and special charges in BluJay and SAP to prevent carrier billing errors and payment delays.
• Cook up carrier assignments and equipment availability in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor and enforce carrier compliance with DOT regulations, hazmat requirements, site safety rules, and chemical handling standards.
• Conduct periodic safety and service performance reviews with carriers serving assigned locations, addressing on-time performance, compliance, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Communicate shipment status, delays, incidents, or exceptions to Customer Service, Production, Warehouse, and Supply Planning teams.
• Resolve day-to-day transportation issues, including missed pickups, late deliveries, equipment constraints, hazmat exceptions, and incorrect charges.
• Support freight optimization and cost-control initiatives, including consolidation opportunities, routing improvements, and accessorial reduction.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, cost discipline, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or logistics-related training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in shipping, dispatching, or transportation within a manufacturing, chemical, or regulated industry environment.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or high-volume shipping operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, sites, and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience shipping hazardous materials, bulk liquids, or regulated chemical products.
• Hands-on experience with BluJay TMS (e2open) and SAP strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of freight rating, accessorial charges, carrier invoicing, and dispute resolution.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly related to financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with sound judgment and escalation discipline.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Familiarity with site safety programs, carrier scorecards, and corrective action processes.

Location & Travel

This is a hybrid role, with monthly onsite trips to Conway, NC. Expected travel is 25% to support customer sites and our plant locations.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or logistics-related training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in shipping, dispatching, or transportation within a manufacturing, chemical, or regulated industry environment.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or high-volume shipping operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, sites, and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.