Logistics Operations Specialist

Slate Auto; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto in the USA is seeking a Logistics Operations Specialist to coordinate inbound and outbound logistics supporting production schedules in a fast-paced automotive environment.

You will work with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and compliance with shipping regulations, including hazmat, EDI, and TMS systems, while identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 1–3 years in logistics or supply chain within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and data interpretation.
• Understanding Incoterms 2020 and freight documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound freight from domestic and international suppliers to align with production schedules.
• Coordinate expediting for at-risk parts and communicate urgency to suppliers and freight forwarders.
• Monitor shipment confirmations, ASNs, and carrier tracking to ensure on-time delivery.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes for air, ocean, and truck modes, including weight/dimensions and surcharges.
• Resolve invoices with freight audit, pay company, and logistics providers.
• Ensure all shipping documents, including BOLs and customs paperwork, are accurate.
• Coordinate daily carrier dispatching and address service failures with 3PL partners.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams on dock scheduling and material flow.
• Track KPIs like OTIF and freight cost per unit and report them regularly.
• Analyze shipment data to optimize transport modes and negotiate with carriers.
• Support TMS data integrity and assist forecasting and annual budgeting.
• Participate in Kaizen and lean improvement activities.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Incoterms 2020 knowledge

Attention to detail under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Logistics Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and optimizing inbound and outbound supply chain activities to support production schedules in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role serves as a critical link between suppliers, carriers and internal production teams to ensure on-time delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and compliance with customer-specific logistics requirements including hazmat & EDI & TMS systems.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Inbound Logistics & Supplier Coordination

• Manage inbound freight from domestic and international suppliers, ensuring adherence to production schedules, all applicable regulations & safety stock targets. This includes coordination with carriers, logistics service providers and customs brokers.

• Coordinate and manage expediting activities (premium move) for at-risk parts and communicate urgency to suppliers and freight forwarders.

• Monitor supplier shipment confirmations, ASNs (Advance Shipping Notices), and carrier tracking to validate on-time delivery.

• Request, analyze and award quotes for air, ocean and truck modes; to include knowledge of dimensional weight, surcharges, etc.

• Resolve invoice and billing issues with our freight audit & pay company, our carriers and other logistics service providers.

Outbound Logistics & Customer Shipping

• Ensure all required shipping documentation including BOLs, packing slips, labels, and customs paperwork for domestic and international shipments.

• Manage daily carrier dispatching and resolve service failures in coordination with 3PL and freight broker partners.

Inventory & Warehouse Operations Support

• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to manage dock scheduling, space constraints, and material flow.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key logistics KPIs including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), freight cost per unit, and carrier scorecard metrics.

• Through analysis of shipment data, identify opportunities to reduce transportation spend through mode optimization, consolidation, and carrier negotiation. This includes assisting with the data analysis of logistics-related RFQs (truckload, LTL, int’l ocean and air freight).

• Participate in Kaizen events and other lean/continuous improvement activities.

• Support data integrity of Transportation Management System (TMS)

• Assist with forecasting and annual budgeting process.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and import/export regulations.

• Maintain accurate records for internal logistics requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 1–3 years of logistics or supply chain experience in an automotive manufacturing environment (Tier 1 or Tier 2 preferred).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).

• Understanding of incoterms 2020.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with global logistics including ocean/air freight, customs brokerage, and incoterms.
• Familiarity with ASN compliance requirements and automotive customer chargebacks.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

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