Logistics Specialist

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company MatchProfit-SharingPaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability ProgramsWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsTraining and Development ProgramsEmployee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship ProgramsAnd much more!Position Summary:Under general supervision, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods. This role coordinates some inbound materials for production, manages outbound shipments to customers or distribution centers, and works closely with production planning to prevent delays or stockouts.Essential Functions of the Job:Schedule outbound shipments of finished goods to customers and distribution centersCollaborate with production planning, procurement, and warehouse teams to align material availability with manufacturing forecastsMonitor inventory levels of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goodsManage carrier relationships and negotiate freight ratesTrack shipments and resolve delays to avoid production downtimePrepare and process shipping documentation (BOLs, packing lists, invoices, customs paperwork if applicable)Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company safety standardsSupport cycle counts, inventory audits, and material reconciliationAnalyze logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, inventory turnover, and supplier lead timesIdentify process improvements to reduce waste, optimize transportation routes, and improve supply chain efficiencyKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):Understanding of shipping processes, including BOL creation, freight quoting, and carrier coordinationKnowledge of warehouse operations, including picking, packing, staging, and loadingFamiliarity with inventory control methods such as cycle counting and discrepancy resolutionUnderstanding of packaging/emballage standards and material handling requirementsKnowledge of ERP or order‐management systems (e.g., Mack portal, Banyan)Strong organizational and time‐management skillsAbility to process and release work orders accurately and efficientlySkill in preparing shipments (whole goods and aftermarket parts) to customer and OEM specificationsProficiency in online portals and shipping software (Mack portal, Banyan, etc.)Effective communication skills for coordinating with customers, purchasing, and planningAbility to identify parts, match documentation, and pull components accuratelyProblem‐solving skills for handling inventory discrepanciesForklift or material‐handling equipment operation (if applicable)Education and Experience:2-5 years of logistics or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of MRP and production planning processesExperience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft DynamicsStrong Excel and data analysis skillsKnowledge of inventory control and warehouse operationsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsWorking Conditions:Combination of office and manufacturing floor/warehouse settingMay require interaction with suppliers, carriers, and production teamsOccasional extended hours to support production deadlines or urgent shipmentsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing production environment, with frequent standing, twisting, bending, stooping, and climbing in and around metal fabricated parts. Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of 40 pounds. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify required material and operate production fabrication equipment (i.e. hand tools, power tools, hand truck, etc.).