Logistics specialist

Yusen Logistics Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k with company match

10 days PTO

Bonus plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is seeking a Logistics Specialist to execute and manage supply chain activities with carriers and internal teams. You will coordinate shipments across US and Canada, price lanes, load plans, and track on-time delivery while maintaining accurate data in TMS and MS Office.

The role emphasizes communication with shippers, problem solving delays, and building strong relationships with nationwide carriers to support efficient, cost-effective logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with high accuracy under deadlines.
• Experience running system reports and using MS Office.
• Familiarity with load planning and carrier management tools.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of transportation routing in US and Canada.
• Coordinate shipment availability with shippers and carriers.
• Maintain strong nationwide carrier relationships and ensure compliance.
• Manage truckload pick up, multi-stop execution, tracking and pricing.
• Understand LTL carriers and pricing structures; select optimal mode.
• Create loads in TMS, bill of ladings and load plans as needed.
• Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays.
• Report on charges from carriers and customers; run system reports.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multi tasking

System reports

MS Office tools

Tools

TMS

Job description

Position Summary

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for operational execution and management of all supply chain partners. As well as performs the Essential Duties and Responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of transportation routing in US and Canada
• Communicate with shippers and coordinate shipment availability and potential impact to timeline
• Maintain strong relationship with carriers nationwide, u ndertand internal truckload carrier compliance requirements , develop and maintain positive carrier relationships
• Manage truckload carrier pick up and multi stop execution, tracking, and pricing
• Knowledge of LTL carriers, their scope of services and coverage areas
• Undertand carrier service capabilities, tariffs, and accesorials to properly price
• Select optimal shipment mode, service, carrier and routing to meet customer needs
• Manage customer order data exceptions, create loads in TMS, bill of ladings and load plans as needed
• Track shipments to ensure on time delivery
• Problem solve potential late deliveries and evaluate spending additional moneys to expedite, and elevate to customer as needed
• Proactively manage delays and exceptions and elevate to customer as needed
• Gather, organize, and report on any additional charges from carriers and/or to customers
• Ability to run system reports
• Ability to multi task while keeping a high accuracy rate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of understanding of all MS Office tools
• Other duties as assigned

General Competencies

• Multi Task between accounts while keeping a high accuracy rate.
• Relationship building with customers by daily communication on any issues where they might need assistance.
• Manipulate large amounts of data accurately with tight deadlines in a high stress environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in multiple system platforms
• Proactively seek new ideas for continuous improvement

Qualifications

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation , and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.