Transportation Sr. Specialist - Ecommerce

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Sr. Specialist to support its ecommerce operations in Mooresville, NC. This role requires engaging with various teams to optimize logistics solutions, manage carrier performance, and ensure timely delivery of goods.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in logistics, with strong communication and negotiation skills. A Bachelor's degree and familiarity with routing and optimization systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in parcel or logistics transportation.
• Familiar with transportation cost modeling and optimization systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize carrier resources for on-time deliveries.
• Manage freight flow effectively and maintain vendor relationships.
• Negotiate operational equipment needs and communicate expectations.

Skills

Carrier resource optimization

Logistics management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Transportation routing software

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check‑up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Summary

The Transportation Sr. Specialist – Ecommerce’s primary responsibilities are to support Lowe’s growing digital presence online by engaging with Lowe’s Digital Team, Replenishment, Vendors, Transportation Providers, and Lowe’s Stores and DCs. The role focuses on Ecommerce orders, providing innovative transportation solutions, measuring provider performance, and ensuring carrier metrics meet or exceed Lowe’s requirements. The specialist manages shipment optimization, carrier performance, freight tracking, and daily operational support, serving as the subject‑matter expert for routing software and representing Lowe’s Transportation in communications with carriers, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leverage and optimize carrier resources to fulfill vendor requirements with accountability for on‑time delivery, freight cost, and vendor/carrier relationships.
• Develop and exercise relationships with partners in Digital, Inventory Fulfillment, Demand Planning, Network Flow, and Freight Pay to manage freight flow effectively.
• Communicate and direct stakeholders regarding seasonal surge planning, carrier capacity commitments, mode selection, and transportation priorities.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on all routing software functionality related to transportation and shipment planning.
• Use Transportation Systems and Business Intelligence to manage flow and maximize efficiency of all shipments, meeting and exceeding operating goals for cost, service, capacity, carrier, and vendor performance.
• Initiate, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities to improve operating metrics and performance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with diverse stakeholders, internal and external to Lowe’s.
• Develop and present solutions to the Digital Team, Inventory Fulfillment, Distribution Centers, and carrier partners to resolve immediate and long‑term transportation challenges.
• Represent Transportation in communication with a wide range of business units and external partners to collaborate on planning and execution of large‑scale initiatives.
• Negotiate equipment needs necessary to support operational requirements.
• Provide guidance and communication regarding committed volume expectations to each carrier.
• Hold transportation providers accountable for meeting or exceeding predefined performance metrics.
• Effectively complete projects independently or within a team, and other work assigned by Manager.
• Strong communication skills are required, both written and verbal.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of professional experience in parcel transportation, LTL transportation, or logistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience with transportation routing and optimization systems.
• Familiarity with transportation cost modeling (channel analysis) and enterprise‑wide transportation control software.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.