Logistics and Transportation Specialist

DSJ Global; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Logistics and Transportation Specialist in Frederick, Maryland to oversee transportation, order fulfillment, inventory coordination, and international shipments. This role collaborates with carriers, warehouses, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective operations while leading a small team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics and freight budgeting, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel and ERP/WMS/TMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and transportation operations.
• Knowledge of carrier management, shipment tracking, and inventory coordination.
• Experience with multiple warehouses or 3PL providers.
• Exposure to international shipping and import/export documentation preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate carrier scheduling, freight tendering, and shipment planning.
• Manage transportation activities across warehouses and 3PL facilities.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delivery issues, and maintain service levels.
• Support freight budgeting, cost analysis, and carrier invoice review.
• Ensure accurate and timely order processing and shipment execution.
• Communicate with customers regarding order requirements, status updates, and delivery expectations.
• Resolve order, scheduling, and delivery discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory coordination and transfers between locations.
• Provide coaching and supervise a small team.

Skills

Logistics management

Carrier management

Inventory coordination

Budgeting and cost analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel / ERP / WMS / TMS proficiency

Tools

Excel

ERP

WMS

TMS

Freight invoicing systems

Job description

Logistics and Transportation Specialist (PR/615420) Frederick, Maryland

Salary: USD75000 - USD85000 per year

A growing food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a Logistics & Transportation Specialist. They will oversee transportation, order fulfillment, inventory coordination, and international shipments. This role partners with carriers, warehouses, 3PLs, customers, and internal teams to ensure accurate order processing, on-time delivery, inventory availability, and cost-effective transportation. The position also provides day-to-day leadership for a small team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate carrier scheduling, freight tendering, and shipment planning.
• Manage transportation activities across warehouses and 3PL facilities.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delivery issues, and maintain service levels.
• Support freight budgeting, cost analysis, and carrier invoice review.
• Ensure accurate and timely order processing and shipment execution.
• Communicate with customers regarding order requirements, status updates, and delivery expectations.
• Resolve order, scheduling, and delivery discrepancies.

Inventory & Warehouse Coordination

• Monitor inventory availability across multiple storage locations.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between warehouses and 3PL partners.
• Communicate shortages, discrepancies, and allocation concerns to internal stakeholders.
• Align inventory availability with shipping schedules.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy and rate compliance.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain transportation records and reporting.

International Logistics

• Coordinate international shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs partners.
• Track shipment milestones and manage documentation requirements.
• Proactively address delays and delivery issues.
• Supervise and prioritize daily activities for a small team.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Monitor workloads, ensure policy compliance, and promote cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of carrier management, shipment tracking, order fulfillment, and inventory coordination.
• Experience working with multiple warehouses and/or 3PL providers.
• Experience with temperature control warehouse environments and/or freight providers
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms.
• Experience with freight invoicing, transportation costs, and budget tracking.
• Exposure to international shipping and import/export documentation preferred.