Strategic Transportation & Logistics Specialist

Leviat; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leviat North America is seeking a Transportation & Logistics professional for our Atlanta, GA office who will manage day-to-day shipping execution, carrier coordination, and freight KPI tracking to optimize cost and service. This role supports DC teams, CSRs, Mfg Ops, and Inventory Planners and reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in supply chain or related field, knowledge of Truckload, LTL, and Parcel operations, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Truckload, LTL, and Parcel transportation operations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• This role operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• Occasional visits to facilities may occur but are not frequent.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day shipping activities across multiple sites through carrier capacity negotiation and spot market sourcing.
• Execute freight booking and tendering using approved carriers and the TMS.
• Track and trace shipments to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
• Identify and resolve shipment issues and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for freight-related inquiries and freight claims.
• Analyze freight spend and lane performance to identify savings opportunities.
• Conduct lane and rate comparisons across carriers and modes.
• Support development of carrier partner networks and procurement activities.
• Monitor KPIs around carrier performance and freight spend; participate in partner reviews.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Tools

TMS

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Leviat North America is seeking a Transportation & Logistics professional for our Atlanta, GA office who will manage day-to-day shipping execution, carrier coordination, and freight KPI tracking to optimize cost and service. This role supports DC teams, CSRs, Mfg Ops, and Inventory Planners and reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in supply chain or related field, knowledge of Truckload, LTL, and Parcel operations, and strong analytical and communication