Logistics Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun is seeking a Logistics Specialist to ensure shipments move reliably and on-site operations stay intact. You will oversee daily inbound/outbound planning, manage bookings, and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries across lanes and carriers.

You will coordinate with warehouses and internal teams, track shipments, provide ETAs, and escalate delays. The role requires strong Excel/ERP (Oracle/OTM) skills, problem-solving, and the ability to train Logistics Coordinators in best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation logistics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of freight modes (road, rail, air, ocean) and carrier operations.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; ERP/TMS experience required (Oracle/OTM preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to manage escalations.
• Organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee control board on-site with logistics coordinator to plan daily Inbound and Outbound shipments
• Manage shipment bookings and execution for assigned lanes or carriers
• Ensure carrier compliance with service requirements and on-time pick-ups/deliveries
• Communicate with warehouses and internal teams to coordinate special requests and exceptions
• Track in-transit shipments, provide ETAs, and escalate delays to carriers and internal stakeholders
• Support carrier performance reporting and issue resolution.
• Train and coach Logistics Coordinators in best practices

Skills

Freight knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

ERP/TS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics

Tools

Oracle/OTM

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

The Logistics Specialist ensures Sunrun’s shipments move reliably while maintaining the integrity of on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• The Logistics Specialist manages transportation execution and on-site control board operations for assigned lanes or modes, ensuring high-priority shipments flow smoothly and gate issues are resolved quickly. This role works directly with carriers, warehouses, and internal teams to coordinate special requests, manage exceptions, and track performance. The Specialist builds operational expertise across transportation modes and develops reporting to support decision-making.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee control board on-site with logistics coordinator to plan daily Inbound and Outbound shipments
• Manage shipment bookings and execution for assigned lanes or carriers
• Ensure carrier compliance with service requirements and on-time pick-ups/deliveries
• Communicate with warehouses and internal teams to coordinate special requests and exceptions
• Track in-transit shipments, provide ETAs, and escalate delays to carriers and internal stakeholders
• Support carrier performance reporting and issue resolution.
• Train and coach Logistics Coordinators in best practices
• REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation logistics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of freight modes (road, rail, air, ocean) and carrier operations.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; ERP/TMS experience required (Oracle/OTM preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to manage escalations.
• Organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.