Logistics Operations Specialist

Ledgent Technology; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Transportation Specialist to manage and coordinate warehouse and transportation operations by tracking freight from origin to destination, ensuring data accuracy across logistics activities and delivering high-quality service to customers.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics, strong freight systems knowledge, and Excel proficiency; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred while a GED is acceptable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operation or logistics related experience.
• Strong understanding of freight & logistics systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High school GED required.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines in a multi-task, production environment.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to thoroughly research, analyze and develop solutions to complex processing and workflow issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel with v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills including effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate warehouse & transportation operation by tracking freight from origin to destination
• Manage data across both warehouse & transportation business as needed by Management
• Communicate closely with customers to ensure smooth operation without issues and service satisfaction
• Proactively identify and assess a solution to cost incurrence such as demurrage, detention and work for smooth resolution to protect SDS and its customers
• Monitor LSP performance continually and evaluate, with feedback provided on a routine basis
• Communicate with carriers & associated vendors on a frequent and consistent basis
• Process container returns, bobtail decisions related to overall logistics operation for proper handling of business
• Other responsibilities as required by the Site Manager, Warehouse Manager & Transportation Manager

Skills

Freight & logistics systems

Operations management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school Diploma/GED required

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Ledgent Technology in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Transportation Specialist to manage and coordinate warehouse and transportation operations by tracking freight from origin to destination, ensuring data accuracy across logistics activities and delivering high-quality service to customers.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics, strong freight systems knowledge, and Excel proficiency; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred while a GED is acceptable.