Transportation & Logistics Operations Specialist (Hybrid)

Ellsworth Corporation; Town of Germantown (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Social Events

Community Involvement

Job summary

Ellsworth Corporation is seeking a Transportation Operations Specialist for our Germantown, WI area. This on-site/hybrid role supports the Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division with domestic and international transportation coordination, documentation, and carrier liaison activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with third-party vendors, shipment tracking, and claims resolution, requiring strong communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related industrial experience and/or training.
• Post high school education in a related field of study, such as Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Warehouse software.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Thorough and attentive to details.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of self-direction.
• Demonstrates sense of urgency.
• Ability to achieve operational savings.
• Ability to assess processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to obtain quotes for domestic and international transportation.
• Freight forwarder communication.
• Book transportation using Third-Party Transportation Management System.
• Exception shipment management.
• Supporting transportation functions for the organization.
• Assists with transportation coordination requests.
• Files and pursues damage claims with carriers and insurance companies.
• Coordinates LTL shipments.

Skills

Industrial experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-direction

Sense of urgency

Operational savings

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Post high school education in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse software

Job description

Ellsworth Corporation is seeking a Transportation Operations Specialist for our Germantown, WI area. This on-site/hybrid role supports the Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division with domestic and international transportation coordination, documentation, and carrier liaison activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with third-party vendors, shipment tracking, and claims resolution, requiring strong communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement.