Logistics Specialist
Position: Logistics Specialist
Location: Chattanooga, TN or Athens, GA (In-Office)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage domestic and international freight operations for a well-established purchasing and engineering company focused on supplying manufactured components and supply-chain services for machinery, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment companies across Europe and the United States.
This is an in-office role reporting directly to the Director of Operations and offers visibility and ownership within the logistics function. Position offers competitive benefits.
What You'll Do
• Coordinate and manage the movement of goods between suppliers, sister companies, and customers
• Handle domestic freight bidding and negotiate transportation rates with carriers and logistics providers
• Track and coordinate freight shipments through third-party logistics (3PL) providers
• Maintain communication with logistics partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution
• Manage ocean freight operations, including shipment scheduling and documentation
• Support customs clearance processes, tariffs, and compliance requirements
• Monitor shipment status and proactively address transportation delays or supply chain disruptions
• Perform forward planning to support inventory flow and customer delivery requirements
• Maintain accurate logistics and shipment records within internal systems
What We're Looking For
• 5+ years of logistics experience
• Fluency in German required
• Experience with domestic freight coordination and trucking bid processes
• Knowledge of freight terminology and transportation operations
• Experience managing ocean freight shipments
• Familiarity with customs clearance procedures, tariffs, and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and operate effectively within a lean team environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Supply Chain
Full-time