Logistics Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Title: Logistics SpecialistLocation: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)Position OverviewA transportation and logistics organization is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support operations. This role focuses on coordinating freight shipments, managing carrier execution, and ensuring reliable delivery across customer accounts.The position begins with a strong operational focus and is designed as a development path toward a customer facing account management role. The right candidate will gain exposure to freight operations, transportation coordination, and shipper relationship management.Key Responsibilities• Coordinate shipments from pickup through final delivery• Source and manage qualified carriers for freight movements• Monitor shipments in transit and proactively resolve delays or service issues• Ensure shipments move according to agreed transit schedules and service requirements• Provide shipment updates to internal teams and customers• Work closely with shippers, distributors, and receivers to ensure delivery accuracy• Track shipment documentation including bills of lading, rate confirmations, and delivery receipts• Assist with carrier negotiations, load coverage, and pricing coordination• Support customer accounts with scheduling, tracking, and service management• Develop working knowledge of transportation operations and shipping patternsRequirements• 3 to 5+ years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics operations, or transportation coordination preferred• Understanding of domestic freight execution including carrier coordination, shipment tracking, and issue resolution• Ability to manage time sensitive freight movements and resolve operational issues quickly• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills• Experience coordinating with carriers, dispatchers, and logistics platforms or TMS systems• Comfortable operating in a fast paced logistics environment with multiple active shipmentsPreferred Background• Experience working within a 3PL, freight brokerage, or transportation operations team• Exposure to truckload or LTL freight coordination• Experience supporting shipper accounts and managing shipment execution from pickup through delivery