3PL Logistics Specialist - On-Time Freight & Compliance

GFF Career Page; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFF Career Page in Manteno, IL is seeking a Logistics Specialist for an hourly position reporting to the Warehouse Manager. You will oversee inbound/outbound transportation operations to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries to all warehouses and customers.

This role involves coordinating with customers, 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal teams; calculating shipment specifics; and ensuring compliance with customs and export regulations. Prior 3PL experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of proven and relevant work experience, preferably in a 3PL food transportation / distribution setting.
• Familiar with Parcel, LTL, TL, and International Shipping.
• Experience with Incoterms, National Freight Classification, Export Compliance, and Customs Documentation preferred.
• High school diploma or higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the transportation scheduling process.
• Facilitate and provide support for on-time deliveries of all shipments.
• Determine the most efficient and economical routing of shipments to include Value Added Services.
• Coordinate the transfer of finished goods to the 3PL sites.
• Coordinate with customers, 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, Brokers, and internal departments on transportation services.
• Input shipment information into customer or freight company's website.
• Calculate shipment specifics to include cube, pallets, weight, etc.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile transportation cost issues and address overcharges by carriers.
• Keep Customs Schedule B numbers and freight classifications up to date.
• Prepare customs paperwork as required.
• Investigate root cause of damage and shortages, file freight claims as required.
• Update On Time in Full report.
• Keep track of transportation industry trends, carrier changes, and export compliance & regulations.
• Participate in Fiscal Year End Inventory count.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Inventory discrepancy resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

GFF Career Page in Manteno, IL is seeking a Logistics Specialist for an hourly position reporting to the Warehouse Manager. You will oversee inbound/outbound transportation operations to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries to all warehouses and customers.

This role involves coordinating with customers, 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal teams; calculating shipment specifics; and ensuring compliance with customs and export regulations. Prior 3PL experience preferred.