Logistics Specialist
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI
- Type: Contract
- Job #34971
Clover Consulting has a direct client in Grand Rapids, MI in need of a Logistics Specialist for a Contract or Contract-to-Hire opportunity. This is an On-Site role in Grand Rapids, MI. Qualified candidates, please provide resume. Thank you!
Logistics Specialist
Contract Hire or Contract-to-Hire: W2– Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a W2 basis.
Duration: 6-12 Months Contract or Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $25-30/hr W2
Schedule: Monday-Friday, On-Site
Location: Grand Rapids, MI Considering local candidates or those willing to relocate
Required:
- Experience with Microsoft tools like Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Transportation experience dispatching, tendering, shipment tracing, 3rd party brokerage, or some other closely related transportation role
- Can communicate effectively both inside and outside the organization with various carriers using email and phone
Helpful:
- SAP knowledge
- Experience using a Transportation Management system
- GPS carrier tracking (MacroPoint or similar tool)
- Smartsheet
- Tableau or similar data visibility tool
This role will require someone able to work in a dynamic environment on site at during normal business hours. Position will be asked to track and trace full-truckload, less than truckload, parcel, and expedited shipments within logistics to ensure flawless execution of on-time delivery. Communication with dedicated fleet carriers, contracted carriers, and brokers will happen daily in the form of emails and phone calls. The person in this position could also be asked to review claims, complete reports, and complete additional tasks supporting day to day transportation logistics. This position will play a key role in ensuring dealers and customers receive world-class delivery performance on every shipment.