Regional Logistics Specialist — Data-Driven Freight & Ops

Ferretti Search; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferretti Search is seeking a logistics coordinator to manage outbound shipments across multiple sites in the United States, coordinating with carriers and a lead logistics provider. The role emphasizes data-driven reporting and cost management, with increasing focus on transportation analytics.

You will work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, building processes where none exist and ensuring timely, accurate shipment data across TMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with reporting and data preparation experience.
• Experience in transportation and logistics operations with regional scope across multiple sites.
• Strong ability to build metrics and analyze freight spend and performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments across multiple sites to customers, warehouses, and distribution locations.
• Schedule transportation with approved carriers and the company’s lead logistics provider.
• Monitor shipments in transit and proactively resolve delays, exceptions, and transportation issues.
• Expedite priority orders when needed.
• Build and maintain reporting on transportation performance, freight spend, and shipment visibility.
• Support achievement of OTIF targets and provide delivery updates to stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve transportation-related customer complaints.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation and records for domestic and international compliance.
• Maintain accurate shipment data within the TMS and ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation performance and freight cost management.
• Partner with Customer Service, Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Supply Chain teams to keep orders moving.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Reporting

Transportation/logistics

Multi-site coordination

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

Ferretti Search is seeking a logistics coordinator to manage outbound shipments across multiple sites in the United States, coordinating with carriers and a lead logistics provider. The role emphasizes data-driven reporting and cost management, with increasing focus on transportation analytics.

You will work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, building processes where none exist and ensuring timely, accurate shipment data across TMS/ERP systems.