The Logistics Operations Specialist supports daily third-party logistics operations, manages carrier performance, coordinates outbound shipments, monitors KPIs, and contributes to optimizing transportation processes.
Responsibilities
Coordinate third-party logistics operations, including intermodal, over-the-road, and cross-border freight.
Manage outbound LTL, FTL, and intermodal shipments from planning through delivery.
Coordinate dedicated truck operations and load planning.
Monitor carrier performance and KPIs while maintaining strong carrier relationships.
Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Yard Management Systems (YMS) to manage shipment data.
Track and trace shipments, ensure timely proof of delivery collection, and support invoicing.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures to improve transportation efficiency and maximize carrier utilization.
Provide high-quality service to internal and external customers.
Requirements
3 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, dispatch, or supply chain operations.
Experience with TMS, WMS, dispatch operations, and carrier management.
Strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs and identifying process improvements.
Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
High school diploma or GED required;bachelor s degree preferred.
Experience with cross-border logistics, especially between the U.S. And Mexico, is highly desirable.
Skills
Transportation and third-party logistics operations management
Carrier management and performance monitoring
Use of TMS, WMS, and YMS platforms
Data analysis and KPI tracking
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and MS Office proficiency
Organizational, communication, and time management skills
Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Summary Qualification
3 5 years of relevant logistics or transportation experience
Proven experience managing outbound LTL, FTL, and intermodal shipments
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and support SOP development
Experience in cross-border freight operations preferred
High school diploma or GED;bachelor s degree preferred
Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of one s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm one s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Diego, CA
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Diversity Recruitingunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Freight Forwardingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Legalunmatched
Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
Load Planningunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Logistics Managementunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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