Logistics Specialist I

IGT; West Greenwich (RI); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightstar is seeking a logistics professional to ensure cost-effective, on-time shipments and provide high-level logistics support across domestic and international transportation channels. The role requires coordination with internal teams, vendors, and partners to optimize routing, invoicing, and compliance.

The position emphasizes a 50/50 hybrid work arrangement and demands strong communication and Excel/SAP proficiency to maintain KPIs and dashboards while advancing continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years in logistics/transportation.
• Knowledge of global shipping processes and Incoterms.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book shipments (air, ocean, FCL/LCL, OTR, FTL/LTL).
• Manage quoting, carrier selection, and routing decisions.
• Prepare and validate shipping documentation (BOL, invoices, AWB, SLI, commercial invoices, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with regulations, Incoterms, and customs requirements.
• Track shipments end-to-end; proactively communicate status.
• Resolve shipment issues (delays, damages, shortages, customs holds).
• Collaborate with Brightstar departments, external partners, and managed freight providers to deliver domestic and international logistics support.

Skills

Logistics/Transportation

Communication skills

Incoterms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP/ERP

Job description

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Overview

Ensures cost-effective and on-time shipments by closely coordinating with internal departments, vendors and logistics partners. Responsible for executing and analyzing domestic and international transportation across air, ocean, and over the road modes. Provide proactive, high-level logistics support to Brightstar partners, ensuring operational excellence and seamless execution across all activities.

Responsibilities

Transportation Execution

• Coordinate and book shipments (air, ocean, FCL/LCL, OTR, FTL/LTL)
• Manage quoting, carrier selection, and routing decisions
• Prepare and validate shipping documentation (BOL, invoices, AWB, SLI, commercial invoices, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with regulations, Incoterms, and customs requirements
• Track shipments end-to-end; proactively communicate status
• Resolve shipment issues (delays, damages, shortages, customs holds)
• Collaborate with Brightstar departments, external partners, and managed freight providers to deliver domestic
  and international logistics support

Cross-Functional & External Coordination

• Act as key liaison between internal teams and external partners (carriers, forwarders, brokers, 3PLs)
• Align on priorities, service levels, and cost targets
• Support trade compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in maintaining KPI data and updating dashboards and reports

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years in logistics/transportation
• Knowledge of global shipping processes and Incoterms
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel – Pivot Tables, Xlookup, Dashboards, etc
• SAP/ERP experience
• Analytical skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• 50/50 hybrid position, 5 days a week
• Occasional meetings outside of normal business hours

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $55,631 - $98,467. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.