Specialist, Transportation and Equipment Logistics

Sysmex America, Inc; England; On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist in Transportation and Equipment Logistics to enhance operations and customer satisfaction. This role involves coordinating logistics, managing vendor relationships, and driving process improvements. You will work with a dedicated team, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to improve lives through innovative logistics solutions. If you are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for logistics, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Care Plan

Annual Incentive Bonus

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(K) Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in transportation with knowledge of domestic and international shipments.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and equipment logistics to enhance service quality.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely communication with teams.

Skills

Transportation Management

Logistics Coordination

Customer Communication

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Related Field

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Specialist, Transportation and Equipment Logistics

Job Location(s): US-IL-Lincolnshire

Number of Openings: 1

Job ID: 2025-4304

Category: Operations

Travel: 10%

Overview

Find a better way to use your skills and experience. Join Sysmex, headquartered in Kobe, Japan, with a location in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and be part of a global leader in diagnostic equipment and information-management systems. Contribute to critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, and life sciences.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate logistics operations and resolve logistical challenges to support business needs, including processing customer deliveries.
2. Manage equipment installation logistics, focusing on customer satisfaction and communication.
3. Communicate effectively with teams involved in logistics to improve processes and handle delays or anomalies.
4. Oversee vendor relationships, carrier performance, invoicing, freight auditing, and return logistics.
5. Maintain reports and datasets for cost and operational performance management.
6. Work with teams to gather requirements and develop or improve processes and applications for customer satisfaction and revenue impact.
7. Manage instrument licenses and international shipping documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
8. Lead weekly meetings to ensure timely processing of installations and coordinate urgent requests.
9. Support logistics initiatives and perform other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or 3-5 years of experience in transportation, with knowledge of domestic and international shipments; Bachelor's preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP or similar systems preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, and detail-focused.
• Excellent analytical, team-building, and communication skills.

Salary range: $67,200 to $105,600, plus benefits including health insurance, bonus, paid time off, parental leave, and 401(K). Sysmex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.