Logistics Specialist

Sphere Renewables, LLC; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Renewables, LLC is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate transportation for customer movements and optimize freight processes. You will work with Commercial Manager to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires strong communication skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience with ERP systems to manage inbound and outbound shipments and collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work across teams and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to follow processes and document results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for vendor freight communications.
• Coordinate transportation for customer movements in/out of Sphere.
• Track shipment progress and collaborate with carriers and receiving team.
• Utilize tools and systems to manage inbound/outbound freight.
• Collaborate with KAMs to optimize cost and lead times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Logistics Specialist

Responsible To: Commercial Manager

Location: 13516 County Road 8, Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Overall goal: Coordinate with Commercial Manager to manage and optimize the movement, and delivery of goods, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction across the supply chain.

Role Objectives

• 100% customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring no customer and internal line downs
• Ensure one hundred percent [100%] on time delivery performance
• To execute the company policy
• To ensure full compliance with legal OSHA and ISO requirements

Duties and responsibilities

Transportation Management

• For managed line of business, serve as the primary point of contact for all vendorrelated freight communications, ensuring clear and effective interaction.
• Work with Key Account Managers to manage transportation relating to all customer movements in/out of Sphere
• Track inbound shipment progress and collaborate with external trucking companies and the internal receiving team for smooth delivery.
• Utilize existing tools and systems to assist in the management of inbound and out bound freight.
• Solve issues on delays in transit or delayed shipments, working with Key Account Managers
• Partner with the Key Account Manager and TEQ supervisors to coordinate the inbound shipment process, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
• Collaborate with European and Chinese teams to coordinate vendor PO shipments, ensuring ontime delivery. Monitor order progress and resolve issues through regular communication with vendors via email and phone.
• Assist Key Account Managers with cost and leadtime options during the quote process and managing inbound and outbound freight.
• Assist Key Account Managers with outbound shipments.
• Work on freight pricing continuously to ensure the best pricing is received for each shipment.
• Inbound container shipments to be maximized in loading to reduce overall freight costs.
• Must also be familiar with international trade regulations, customs procedures.
• Manage intracompany shipments/transfer of goods.
• Create and improve metrics and other reports as assigned.
• Promote onsite safety requirements through all logistics partners.

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Participate in company sponsored safety training
• Follow safe work practices
• Report unsafe/hazardous conditions
• Comply with the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality [HSEQ] Policy, E002

General

• Work on continuous improvement of all facets under your responsibility and document results
• Selfdevelopment
• Any other duties for which you are deemed capable of by senior management

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills