Operations Specialist

Larkin Express Logistics, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Express Logistics, LLC is seeking an Operations Specialist in Charleston, SC to act as the central point of contact for carriers and support day-to-day freight requirements. You will develop freight scope, manage load plans, and ensure DOT compliance in daily operations.

You will maintain shipments in McLeod software, solicit quotes, negotiate contracts, schedule pickups, and coordinate with customers and drivers to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of operations experience in logistics.
• Experience coordinating freight with carriers and customers.
• Familiarity with DOT requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer profiles and enter shipments in McLeod.
• Solicit freight quotes for spot and contract markets.
• Negotiate freight contracts and manage carrier data.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries; dispatch drivers.
• Maintain updates in operating systems and track shipments.
• Coordinate daily carrier activities with customers and operations team.
• Adhere to procedures while seeking process improvements.

Skills

2+ years operations experience

Strong communication

Port/Drayage knowledge

Load planning

Tools

McLeod software

Job description

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Operations Specialist

Charleston Charleston, SC

Logistics – Operations Specialist

The individual in the Operations Specialist role is a trusted, central point of contact for our carriers and supporting our day-to-day freight requirements. Being able to develop freight scope, manage to load plans, and working with DOT requirements will be key for triaging time and working with both internal and external customers on requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain customer profiles and enter shipments into McLeod software
• Solicit freight quotations for Spot and Contract markets
• Manage carrier data and negotiate freight contracts
• Schedule and manage pickup and deliveries of shipments.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
• Schedule pickup and delivery and dispatch drivers in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain and update accurate information in company’s operating systems, tracking shipments to completion
• Coordinating daily carrier activities with customers and operations team
• Adhere to established operating procedures while looking for opportunities to measure and improve

Experience:

• At least Two (2) years of Operations experience in managing logistics and freight
• At least Two (2) years of experience preferred in McLeod software
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Preferred knowledge of Port Operations and Drayage operations.

Positions located in: Charleston, SC / Greensboro, NC / Greenville, SC

Compensation commensurate with experience.