Logistics Specialist

Boly:Welch; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boly:Welch in Portland, OR is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our transportation planning and customer support teams. The role focuses on tracking railcar movements, data entry in Salesforce, and coordinating freight activities in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.

You will work with Excel for large data sets, support sales and operations, and help with freight rate calculations while maintaining strong customer communications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation logistics and supply chain
• Experience with Salesforce CRM
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Rail industry experience or exposure (preferred)
• College degree in a relevant field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Track railcar locations and movements and enter data into Salesforce
• Manage large volumes of railcar data in Microsoft Excel
• Document planning details for railcar delivery and return projects
• Support reporting for business development opportunities
• Respond to customer service inquiries and assist with cost tracking

Skills

Transportation logistics experience

Rail industry familiarity

Strong organizational skills

Education

College degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Must Haves

• 2+ years of experience in transportation logistics and supply chain
• College degree in relevant field preferred but not required
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Experience in the rail industry preferred but not required

Job Number: 32542

Salary: $70K – $75K DOE

Industry: Transportation

Your New Role

Are you seeking a role where your organizational skills and attention to detail can make a meaningful impact? As a Logistics Specialist, you will play a key role in transportation planning, customer support, and overall operational success. With a hybrid schedule and exposure to multiple business functions, this position offers both variety and opportunities for professional growth.

In this role, you will be responsible for tracking railcar locations and movements, entering key operational data – including deliveries and status changes – into Salesforce, and managing large volumes of internal and external railcar data in Microsoft Excel. You will also document important planning details for railcar delivery and return projects, support companywide reporting for business development opportunities, and respond to customer service inquiries. In addition, you will maintain tracking files, retrieve and distribute documents as needed, and assist with calculating freight rates for railcar movements.

Strong communication skills are essential for success in this position. You will assist the mechanical team with customer inquiries, provide administrative support for monthly customer prospecting activities, and support the sales and operations teams with internal applications. You will also assist the accounting team by tracking and auditing freight and storage costs, while completing ad hoc administrative projects assigned by internal management.

The team is looking for someone who will bring a proven track record of reliability, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and a strong interest in logistics and transportation. Candidates with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce CRM will be especially competitive.

This hybrid role requires three days per week in the office. During in-office days, you will be located just a short walk from the Willamette River, with easy access to nearby restaurants, shops, and boutiques.

Your New Organization

Our client, a well-established transportation and asset management organization, is looking to expand their team. Employees here enjoy the benefits of working alongside an experienced and collaborative team in a stable, financially backed environment where innovation, professional development, and individual contributions are highly valued. This is somewhere to build a rewarding and long-term career, supported by their robust benefits package.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k), paid parking/transportation stipend, and annual performance bonuses.