Logistics Specialist

Trovo Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A growing supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support its Managed Transportation Services team in Waukesha. This role focuses on coordinating freight activity, optimizing transportation performance, and ensuring effective communication between carriers, suppliers, and customers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in logistics and knowledge of various transportation methods.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Logistics & Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of LTL, Truckload, FTL & Flatbed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations including scheduling, shipment tracking, and data entry.
• Ensure accurate load details and timely updates to customers and carriers.
• Proactively resolve service issues to keep shipments on track.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Build strong relationships with carriers, suppliers, and customer contacts.
• Support revenue and savings goals within Managed Transportation Services.

Skills

Logistics Management

Data Entry

Customer Communication

Process Improvement

Carrier Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Job description

Logistics Specialist – Managed Transportation

A growing supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support its Managed Transportation Services (MTS) team. This role is central to ensuring seamless shipment execution, data accuracy, and proactive communication across carriers, suppliers, and customers. With a focus on efficiency, cost savings, and continuous improvement, you’ll help optimize end-to-end transportation performance while delivering excellent service.

Role Overview

As part of the Managed Transportation team, you will coordinate freight activity, schedule shipments, and ensure on-time performance through accurate data entry and real-time communication. You’ll act as the link between customers, carriers, and internal teams, developing process improvements and driving both cost savings and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations including scheduling, shipment tracking, and data entry.
• Ensure accurate load details and timely updates to customers and carriers.
• Proactively resolve service issues to keep shipments on track.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Build strong relationships with carriers, suppliers, and customer contacts.
• Support revenue and savings goals within Managed Transportation Services.
• Must be ONSITE in Waukesha at the client.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 3 years of experience in Logistics & Supply Chain
• Knowledge of LTL, Truckload, FTL & Flatbed

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.

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