Job Summary

The Senior Logistics Specialist manages complex logistics, resolves operational and financial issues, and optimizes transportation efficiency. As a key problem solver, this role leverages expertise in carrier relations, cost control, and service improvements, while mentoring team members and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage complex logistics processes, track and resolve shipment delays and issues, and serve as a key contact for internal teams, customers, and carriers.
• Make financial decisions on carrier selection, cost optimization, and rate negotiations, analyze logistics spend for savings, and ensure accurate billing and freight payments.
• Resolve non-routine logistics challenges independently, anticipate supply chain disruptions with contingency plans, and assess carrier performance to recommend improvements.

• Identify workflow improvements for efficiency and cost savings, assist in developing and updating SOPs, and act as a TMS subject matter expert, providing training as needed.
• Coach and support Logistics Coordinators, assist with onboarding and training new hires, and help management delegate tasks to entry-level team members.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop solution, and lead or participate in improvement roll-out
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned  

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum four (4) years of logistics/transportation experience, ideally in LTL, TL, 3PL, or distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, routing, and freight pricing.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound financial and operational decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interface with clients, carriers, and internal teams professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience mentoring or coaching team members is a plus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to typical risks of injury in an office environment. 
• Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all departmental and company safety policies and programs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.    

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.