Logistics Specialist

Lancesoft; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage supply chain activities, inventory systems, and forecasting data in Kinston, NC. This role requires coordinating domestic and international carriers to support timely receiving and shipping, while liaising with procurement, engineering, and quality teams to optimize delivery and compliance.

Strong SAP and MS Office/Google Workspace skills, plus 2–3 years of freight experience, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as focal/CSR for inbound and outbound freight.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international carriers.
• Familiar with ITAR and international import/export shipping requirements.
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customer support, supply officers, engineering, QA, traffic, and warehousing to ensure smooth flow of materials.
• Manage domestic and international carriers to support receiving and shipping dates.
• Offer routings for inbound/outbound shipments at pricing levels beneficial to the client.
• Provide delivery status and proper documentation for all material movements.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting ability

Communication skills

Freight logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or higher in logistics or supply chain management

Tools

SAP

MS Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Logistics Specialist Location: Kinston, NC, 28504 Duration: 06+ Months Payrate: $30-$31/hr with all inclusive

Duties

Maintains synchronization of a supply chain between various organizations, customers, and suppliers by managing inventory systems, simulation, and modeling forecasting data;ordering from procurement contracts;and managing spares delivery scheduling systems. Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets on hand or in transit to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates decisions from external customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions. Coordinates with company customer support representatives, contract administration, purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, traffic, and warehousing.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinates with company customer support representatives, supply officers, engineering, quality assurance, traffic, and warehousing (3PL);to insure efficient flow of production materials throughout the plant. Responsible for coordination of domestic and international carriers to support receiving and shipping dates Offer routings for seamless flow of inbound/outbound shipments at pricing levels beneficial client Kinston Communicate with carriers/freight forwarders to tender loads, resolve delivery issues, & investigate failures Utilize client Routing Guide to process KIN shipments, while bringing logistics synergy to all client sites. Supply pre-alert to customers for all International shipments. Convey preferred shipping method for client, Kinston shipments to Supply Chain Procurement Agents and their foreign suppliers Work together with Trade Compliance for smooth and compliant Customs Clearance of Import Shipments. Furnish customer with delivery status information upon request. Coordinate proper documentation of all material and inventory movements –systematically and physically.

Skills

Self-starter with an ability to take ownership pf processes and projects. Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate complex issues to others, demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills Minimum 2-3 years’experience as the focal/CSR, regarding inbound and outbound freight Minimum 2-3 years’experience with material handling equipment: tugs, forklifts various size and style, overhead crane use, use of hand tools Minimum 2-3 years’experience working with hazardous material shipping and handling (IATA, IMDG and DOT) Must be familiar with ITAR and international import and export shipping requirements Experience using MS Office/Google Workspace Experience using SAP Ability to work any shift, including alternating work weeks

Education

Associates degree, or higher, in business management, logistics or supply chain mgt . Or 2-3 years experience

Employee Benefits

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits: Four options of medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Contributions Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance Accident Insurance Other Employee Perks