Logistics Specialist

Blu Dot Design and Manufacturing, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu Dot Design and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our Logistics team.

You will manage a network of third-party transportation providers, book shipments, track deliveries, and support returns, aligning operations with Blu Dot's strategic goals. You will own the performance of home delivery shipments in the western US, optimize routing, oversee carrier portals, and analyze transportation data to improve customer experience, service levels, and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Professionalism and high attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with various teams and remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of Blu Dot products and processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance of home delivery shipments in the western US, including routing and carrier decisions.
• Act as subject matter expert of final mile carrier network for other departments within Blu Dot.
• Oversee transportation data accuracy across carrier portals and internal systems to ensure shipment visibility and inventory integrity.
• Analyze routing performance and recommend changes to improve customer experience, service levels, and transportation costs.
• Review and approve freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and identify opportunities to improve freight spend.
• Proactively monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation issues that impact customer experience, service, or cost.
• Negotiate shipment rates and service directly with Blu Dot carriers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalating carrier issues and work with internal teams and transportation partners to resolve complex problems.
• Manage movement of inventory returning from third party delivery providers to Blu Dot warehouse, including data validation to physical product, paperwork, booking, and track/trace.
• Lead regular business reviews with carrier partners to evaluate performance, address issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvements, implementing solutions, and developing best practices for the logistics team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Calm under pressure

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

TITLE: Logistics Specialist
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Logistics & Network Strategy

ABOUT US: Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for a Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic and values-driven company.

Company Purpose

Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.

Core Values

• Good design is good. Good design should be reflected in everything we do.
• Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.
• Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.
• Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.
• Be humble. We take nothing for granted.
• Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.
• Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE: Blu Dot is looking for a skilled and dynamic Specialist to join the Logistics team. In this role, you will utilize transportation industry and Blu Dot best practices to support the management of a network of third-party transportation providers. The scope will include several workstream capabilities including shipment booking, shipment tracking/tracing, carrier portal management and returns execution. This role is well suited for a logistics professional seeking the opportunity to enhance logistics systems, improve processes, and contribute directly to the company's strategic direction and financial performance.

What you will do

• Own the performance of home delivery shipments in the western US, including routing and carrier decisions.
• Act as subject matter expert of final mile carrier network for other departments within Blu Dot.
• Oversee transportation data accuracy across carrier portals and internal systems to ensure shipment visibility and inventory integrity.
• Analyze routing performance and recommend changes to improve customer experience, service levels, and transportation costs.
• Review and approve freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and identify opportunities to improve freight spend.
• Proactively monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation issues that impact customer experience, service, or cost.
• Negotiate shipment rates and service directly with Blu Dot carriers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalating carrier issues and work with internal teams and transportation partners to resolve complex problems.
• Manage movement of inventory returning from third party delivery providers to Blu Dot warehouse, including data validation to physical product, paperwork, booking, and track/trace.
• Lead regular business reviews with carrier partners to evaluate performance, address issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvements, implementing solutions, and developing best practices for the logistics team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Position requires professionalism and high attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Has the ability to collaborate with various teams and remains calm under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of Blu Dot products and processes a plus

*These are nice to have credentials, but we always welcome candidates with unique and diverse backgrounds. We see the value in a wide range of experiences and always love connecting with people excited about opportunities to join Blu Dot.*