Project Logistics Specialist

Modular Power Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

401k

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Modular Power Solutions (MPS) is seeking a Project Logistics Specialist in Houston to manage the movement of materials, modular products, and equipment from suppliers to job sites. You will coordinate transport with internal teams and carriers to keep production schedules and milestones on track.

The role emphasizes planning, documentation, data integrity in ERP systems, and continuous process improvement with a safety-first mindset. MPS offers ESOP and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2–5 years in freight transportation or project logistics preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing or construction transportation is a plus.
• Familiarity with freight claims and shipment tracking systems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor inbound/outbound freight to support project objectives.
• Collaborate with carriers to arrange transportation equipment and delivery schedules.
• Arrange oversized/weighty shipments, assess permits and route restrictions.
• Ensure shipment readiness with proper documentation and site access.
• Monitor shipments and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Process shipping docs and maintain records for compliance.
• Analyze shipment data in ERP and logistics platforms for visibility and cost control.
• Investigate freight damage and coordinate resolution with carriers and stakeholders.
• Review freight invoices and resolve discrepancies to improve efficiency.
• Track transportation performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Work with project teams to optimize logistics and processes.

Skills

Organization & time management

ERP & logistics systems

Communication & collaboration

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Safety-consciousness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / logistics / business administration

Tools

Workday ERP

Oracle Fusion

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

WHY MODULAR POWER SOLUTIONS (MPS)?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Modular Power Solutions has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity, and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED industrialized construction manufacturers in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

As a Project Logistics Specialist, you will support the movement of materials, modular products, and specialized equipment from suppliers through MPS production facilities and to customer job sites. You will coordinate assigned transportation activities to support production schedules, project milestones, and customer delivery requirements. Working with internal teams and transportation partners, you will help ensure shipments are properly planned, documented, tracked, and delivered while addressing logistics issues that may impact project commitments

What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor inbound and outbound freight shipments for raw materials, modular skids, enclosures, and specialized electrical equipment, evaluating transportation requirements and delivery priorities to support project objectives.
• Collaborate with approved carriers and freight brokers to arrange appropriate transportation equipment solutions and delivery schedules, balancing production schedules, project milestones, site readiness, and customer requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, arrange oversized, overweight, permitted, and specialized shipments, assessing permit requirements, route restrictions, escort requirements, and carrier qualifications to support safe and compliant transportation execution.
• Evaluate shipment readiness, including packaging, staging, loading requirements, required documentation accuracy, site accessibility, and delivery instructions to minimize transportation risk and delivery disruptions.
• Monitor assigned shipments from pickup through delivery, communicate status changes, and implement corrective actions to address delays, shortages, damage, or delivery discrepancies while mitigating project impacts and escalating significant project impacts as appropriate.
• Prepare, review, and maintain required shipping documentation records, including bills of lading, packing lists, permits, customs documentation, freight records, and tracking information to support compliance and operational accuracy.
• Analyze and maintain accurate shipment data in ERP systems, carrier portals, and logistics platforms to support visibility, traceability, reporting accuracy, data integrity, and informed decision-making.
• Investigate, prepare, and track freight damage claims by gathering required supporting documentation, coordinate resolution efforts with carriers, insurance providers, and internal stakeholders and identify opportunities to reduce recurring transportation issues.
• Review freight invoices and transportation charges for accuracy, analyze discrepancies, and assist and coordinate resolution of discrepancies to support cost control and transportation efficiency.
• Analyze, maintain and report transportation performance data metrics, including on-time delivery, freight costs, lead times, shipment accuracy, carrier performance, and freight claims to support operational improvements and logistics decision-making.
• Evaluate transportation trends, carrier performance, and logistics data to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner collaboratively with project teams, manufacturing operations, and other departments to evaluate transportation requirements that support project execution, resolve transportation logistics challenges, and recommend improvements to established logistics processes and practices.
• Apply logistics knowledge and professional judgement to execute assigned transportation logistics activities in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, safety and quality standards, and applicable transportation regulations.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic manufacturing and project-driven environment.
• Proficiency in utilizing logistics management systems, ERP software (e.g., Workday, Oracle Fusion, or similar supply chain modules), and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to addressing logistical challenges and optimizing processes.
• Knowledge of domestic transportation regulations, shipping procedures, and inventory control best practices relevant to industrialized construction and manufacturing.
• A commitment to collaboration and a safety-first mindset in all operational activities, understanding their impact on project delivery.

What You Bring To Us

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in freight transportation, project logistics, supply chain operations, or a related field, ideally within a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial equipment, construction, modular products, or project-based transportation preferred.
• Experience arranging oversized, overweight, permitted, or specialized freight transportation preferred; candidates with demonstrated transportation planning and problem-solving experience in related industries will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record may be required for occasional business travel.
• Familiarity with transportation documentation, carrier requirements, freight claims, and shipment tracking systems preferred.

TRAVEL

• Up to 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional activities in the warehouse, manufacturing, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses, and safety footwear.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Rosendin Electric and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Learn more about our Rosendin Foundation which was established to positively impact communities, build, and empower people and inspire innovation.
• Check out our Culture of Care - MPS Culture of Care

You Matter - Our Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
• 401k
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year
• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
• 3 days of paid Jury Duty
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.