Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

Salary Range: 40,000 - 55,000 Schedule: 5 Day Work Week (Onsite) Site Address: 6500 W 51st Chicago, IL 60638

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating daily transportation activities, including scheduling pickups and deliveries, entering shipment information into the company system, communicating with carriers and brokers, and ensuring transportation documents are accurate and complete.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate truckload, refrigerated, dry van, rail, and third-party transportation based on shipment requirements.
• Request and compare freight quotes from brokers and carriers, and apply approved fixed lane rates when applicable.
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointments with vendors, warehouses, carriers, and customers.
• Enter and maintain accurate transportation information in the ERP system, including pickup date, delivery date, origin, destination, carrier, freight cost, equipment type, temperature requirements, PO number, pickup number, pallet count, and product description.
• Determine proper shipment type and equipment needs, including dry van, reefer truck, rail container, or intermodal options based on distance, product type, and buyer instructions.
• Prepare, save, print, and send dispatch/load confirmation documents to carriers and brokers.
• Communicate with buyers, carriers, brokers, vendors, and warehouse teams to confirm shipment details and resolve transportation issues.
• Track and follow up on special shipment requirements, including vendor appointment rules, pickup numbers, warehouse requirements, food-grade equipment requirements, and temperature control instructions.
• Review freight invoices, bills of lading, and supporting documents to verify shipment dates, locations, carrier names, freight charges, PO/SU/TR numbers, and pickup references.
• Match transportation invoices with system records and confirm invoices when all information is accurate.
• Identify and report document issues such as missing signatures, unclear invoices, incorrect freight charges, missing freight links, or incomplete BOLs.
• Organize and maintain transportation documents, including invoices, BOLs, signed copies, issue files, and supporting records.
• Assist with transportation charge entry for purchase orders, sales orders, transfer orders, return orders, and third-party shipments.
• Maintain accurate carrier, broker, vendor, and warehouse information in the system.
• Support regular domestic transportation operations, including produce shipments, warehouse transfers, customer deliveries, and broker/carrier coordination.
• Follow company SOPs to ensure shipment accuracy, timely communication, proper documentation, and smooth transportation execution.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to help you and your family stay healthy.
• Dental Insurance – Preventive care and treatments to keep your smile bright.
• Vision Insurance – Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
• Pet Insurance – Help ensure your furry friends are covered for unexpected medical expenses.
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for your loved ones in the event of the unexpected.
• 401(k) Plan – Save for your future with access to a retirement savings plan.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match: Save for your future and grow your retirement savings with company contributions.
• Career development in a growing organization

Sponsorship for Employment Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.