Logistics Transportation Specialist

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About the Role

The Supply Chain Transportation Specialist is responsible for overseeing the efficient, timely, and compliant movement of goods within a third-party logistics (3PL) environment. This position coordinates all aspects of freight logistics, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload, small parcel, rail, and chartered air shipments, ensuring seamless inbound and outbound logistics operations. The Specialist serves as a central point of communication between internal teams and external partners, maintaining operational alignment with customer requirements, service-level agreements, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all inbound and outbound shipments using the Communications Management Operations System (CMOS)
• Ensure compliance with all Government requirements related to quotes and quote retention
• Apply and uphold transportation policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals
• Review and assess transportation costs, equipment availability, and efficiency to optimize logistics operations
• Evaluate and rate vendors using established criteria, documenting and submitting all required corrective actions as necessary
• Maintain and archive accountability records, ensuring they are accessible to relevant Army supply accountability system stakeholders
• Coordinate with the PM SSV Lead and OCIE Lead to ensure adequate labor support for shipping operations
• Monitor and track daily inbound and outbound shipment volumes
• Build relationships with freight vendors
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local transportation regulations
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining organization-wide quality standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School (HS) Diploma and/or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of experience with transportation scheduling and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) certification by completing the Government-provided AMMO-62 course, “Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials,” within one calendar year of hire
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required to obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance)
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain both Federal and State security background checks
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System
• Knowledge of Transportation Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Army systems
• Experience with Communications Management Operations System (CMOS)

Physical Demands

This position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and operating heavy machinery. Employees may also engage in bending, reaching, and repetitive motions. Work is conducted in an environment with frequent exposure to noise, artificial lighting, and limited natural light. Occasional exposure to temperature changes, hazards, and heights may occur, requiring adherence to safety protocols.

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

Business Line: 3PL and Fulfillment Services
Location: Lansing, MI