Logistics Account Specialist

Odyssey Logistics; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with FSA/HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Discounts with Vendors

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics is seeking a Logistics Account Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid role focuses on managing day-to-day client relationships, coordinating shipments, securing carrier coverage, and supporting service delivery within Odyssey’s transportation management systems and client ERP when needed.

Ideal candidates will have a strong logistics background, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to work weekends and after hours as needed. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in logistics/transportation.
• Familiarity with logistics documentation and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational relationship with EMS clients.
• Proactively manage shipments and carrier coverage.
• Use Odyssey systems and client ERP for shipment tracking.
• Investigate and resolve shipment exceptions and delays.
• Escalate and communicate service issues with clients and carriers.
• Assist in training team members and maintaining records.

Skills

High school diploma

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Logistics Account Specialist

Charlotte, NC - Hybrid

About Odyssey Logistics

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.

Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.

What Sets Us Apart

Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.

At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.

The Role

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Travel Requirements: Yes

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Reports to: Director of Operations

Pay Range: Competitive pay based on experience

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed.

Summary / Primary Role

The Logistics Account Specialist (LAS) manages the day-to-day operational relationship with Enterprise Managed Services (EMS) clients, ensuring service requirements are met or exceeded.

The LAS is responsible for proactively managing shipments, securing carrier coverage, and executing activity within Odyssey’s transportation management systems and, when required, the client’s ERP system.

This role works closely with clients, carriers, Logistics Operations, and internal teams to support service delivery, process improvements, client retention, and growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Utilize Odyssey’s propriety management systems, and from time to time, work within our client’s ERP, to execute shipment management tasks throughout the cycle of the shipment cycle.
• Principle transactional and strategic liaison between Odyssey clients and Carriers/Logistics Service Providers (LSPs).
• Provide assistance in any shipment exception investigations and bring them to resolution that includes but is not limited to the recovery of shipments as well as the investigation and documented entry into the tracking system of pick-up and delivery changes that are client and carrier caused.
• Proactively identify and resolve pick up, delivery or in-transit exceptions and minimize impact to our customers. Shipment exceptions typically are the result of mechanical breakdowns, transit delays, lost shipments, etc.
• Act as primary point of escalation to obtain pick-up and delivery details as well as reasons for exceptions to scheduled dates when carrier has not responded to the tracking team after 2 requests.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all expedite tracking data for their respective client team(s).
• Resolve any potential service failures and communicate appropriately and timely with clients providing service recovery options if unable to retain the original level of service.
• Contribute documentation of all tasks to assist in the training of others.
• Participate in training others as required.
• Prioritize tasks in order of importance while handling frequent requests for information.
• Maintain the highest level of service standards on all shipments.
• Work cooperatively and productively with Logistics Operations leadership in order to complete tasks in accordance with Odyssey standards and any applicable contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Interface with IT as required for system enhancements and upgrades.
• Consciously maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in client meetings as necessary.
• Travel as necessary.

What You Bring

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in logistics and transportation required.
• Working knowledge of logistics and transportation documentation, terminology, and principles.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and after hours, as business needs require.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service, organizational, problem-solving, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a variety of customers, vendors, and internal partners by phone and email.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain timely, complete and accurate records.
• Self-motivated and able to establish priorities, manage time effectively, and complete multiple tasks within required deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational needs while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, positive, and courteous approach when interacting with customers, vendors, visitors, and Odyssey team members.
• Strong work ethics with a dependable and results-oriented approach.
• Willingness and ability to identify opportunities for process and performance improvement.
• Knowledge of general transportation rules and regulations is a plus.

Benefits

• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors

At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.