Logistics Specialist

Manpower, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Prescription drug plans

Supplemental life insurance

Short term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Logistics & Transportation is seeking a Logistics Specialist in Southfield, MI to support day-to-day transportation coordination within the Logistics Operations department. The role emphasizes attention to detail, clear communication, and staying organized under tight deadlines.

The candidate will manage load entries, monitor shipments, and facilitate updates to managers, receivers, and drivers, ensuring accurate, timely delivery and documentation throughout the process.

Qualifications

• 1 year of logistics experience.
• General knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence (preferred).
• Comfort coordinating routing and dispatch details, including providing clear directions and instructions to drivers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer profile information and enter loads from customer tenders into the Freight Optimizer system.
• Update account managers on problem loads and document actions taken; update receivers and customers on load status.
• Monitor daily pick-ups and deliveries, verifying loads arrive on time and in good condition.
• Take check calls from drivers, validate load data prior to marking loads delivered, and ensure accurate accounting.
• Investigate product overages, shortages, and damages; complete the appropriate documentation and schedule delivery appointments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization under pressure

Time management

Load coordination

Tools

Freight Optimizer

Job description

Our client, Logistics & Transportation is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team. As a Logistics Specialist, you will be part of the Logistics Operations department supporting day-to-day transportation coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and the ability to stay organized under time-sensitive pressure—skills that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: Southfield, MI

Pay Range: $20-$25/hr.

Shift: Two different shifts available: Tuesday-Saturday 11PM-7AM; or 10:30PM-7AM Monday thru Friday

What's the Job?

• Maintain customer profile information and enter loads from customer tenders into the Freight Optimizer system
• Update account managers on problem loads and document actions taken; update receivers and customers on load status
• Monitor daily pick-ups and deliveries, verifying loads arrive on time and in good condition
• Take check calls from drivers, validate load data prior to marking loads delivered, and ensure accurate accounting
• Investigate product overages, shortages, and damages; complete the appropriate documentation and schedule delivery appointments

What's Needed?

• 1 year of logistics experience
• General knowledge of the transportation industry
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence (preferred)
• Comfort coordinating routing and dispatch details, including providing clear directions and instructions to drivers

What's in it for me?

• Work in a role that keeps freight moving and customers informed through every step of the process
• Use logistics tools and systems to manage load entry, tracking, and delivery scheduling
• Build confidence by handling real-time check calls and resolving load issues with documentation
• Contribute to accurate load validation for accounting purposes
• Join a team that values dependable coordination and clear communication

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)