Logistics & Distribution Support Specialist

Ultimate Staffing

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Analysis Skills, Billing, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cargo/Freight, Centralized Operations/Management, Cost Control, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Distribution Channel, Distribution Services, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Forecasting, Hospital, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Logistics, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Metrics, Microsoft Dynamics GP (fka Great Plains Dynamics), Military, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Operations Planning, Order Management, Order Processing, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Reporting Skills, Sales, Salesforce.com, Shipping Documents, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Trade Show Management, Trade Shows, Warehousing, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
Today

Overview Location: Circle Pines, MN (100% Onsite)Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmCompensation: $65,000-$75,000About the Role: A growing manufacturing and industrial products company is seeking a detail‑driven Order Fulfillment & Logistics Specialist to manage the end-to-end order lifecycle, including order entry, inventory coordination, freight management, and customer communication. This role is central to operations and requires strong ERP skills, problem‑solving abilities, and experience supporting B2B customers in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities Order Management & Customer Support: Enter and process customer orders accurately in ERP and CRM systems.Serve as the primary contact for sales reps, distributors, and customers.Provide order status updates, lead times, backorder details, and shipment tracking.Verify pricing, discounts, terms, and required documentation.Prepare quick‑turn quotes for add‑on or small‑volume orders.Inventory & Production Coordination: Monitor inventory levels and allocate stock to open orders.Identify shortages and communicate risks to operations, planning, and sales.Review backorders, production timelines, and material availability.Support forecasting through analysis of historical orders and open order reports.Freight & Logistics Management: Coordinate domestic and international shipments with carriers and freight partners.Review freight quotes to optimize cost, service level, and delivery timelines.Prepare international documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, USMCA forms).Troubleshoot freight delays, damages, and claims.Partner with shipping/warehouse teams on pickups, packaging standards, and scheduling.Trade Show & Sample Support: Manage urgent and time‑sensitive sample shipments and trade show logistics.Coordinate internal teams to ensure accuracy and on‑time delivery.Process Improvement & Systems Support: Use ERP/CRM tools to generate order reports and track fulfillment metrics.Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.Support ERP/CRM data integrity and system enhancement projects.Qualifications Education & ExperienceAssociate degree in business, marketing, accounting, or related field (Bachelor's preferred).2-4 years of experience in order management, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial B2B environments.ERP experience required (Microsoft Dynamics GP or equivalent).CRM experience (Salesforce or similar) preferred.Experience with freight logistics, LTL/FTL, international shipping, and documentation is a plus.Key SkillsStrong ERP system proficiencyExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to analyze order data, inventory levels, and production constraintsHigh attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and multitasking abilityProblem-solving mindset in a fast-paced environmentBenefits Medical (MEC), pharmacy benefits, virtual careDental and visionAccident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverageLife and short‑term disability (20+ hrs/week)Earned Sick & Safe TimeEmployee discount programs401(k) with company matchPTO, sick time, and paid holidaysMedical, dental, vision, and HSA optionsShort‑term & long‑term disabilityVoluntary life and AD&D insuranceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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