Overview
Transportation Logistics Specialist Jobs in Duluth, GA at Geopaq Logic
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (Outbound)
Contract Period: 1 Year + Extension
Work Address: Duluth, GA 30096
Responsibilities:
· Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corporate policies while maintaining alignment with customer-specific requirements.
· Continuously update and refine process-specific operating procedures (PSOPs) and work instructions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure best practices.
· Proactively identify process inefficiencies and recommend strategic improvements to optimize logistics performance.
· Manage end-to-end coordination of FTL and LTL shipments, ensuring accurate and timely cargo bookings.
· Liaise with carriers to schedule warehouse appointments and confirm on-time cargo pickups.
· Monitor shipment progress, proactively resolving any deviations from planned schedules.
· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of outbound logistics operations.
· Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve transportation-related issues from booking to final delivery, minimizing disruptions to operations.
· Escalate complex challenges and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
· Develop risk mitigation strategies to enhance operational resilience and service reliability.
· Maintain continuous communication with customers, carriers, and internal teams to facilitate efficient cargo movement.
· Build and strengthen relationships with key logistics partners to enhance service levels and business continuity.
· Provide proactive shipment updates and ensure stakeholders are well-informed of potential delays or operational changes.
· Ensure accuracy of logistics data entry.
· Maintain comprehensive records of shipments, customer requirements, and operational procedures for audit and compliance purposes.
· Generate and analyze reports, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.
· Prepare and submit operational reports, including service failure analysis, claims management, and incident reporting.
· Recommend enhancements to logistics strategies based on market trends, performance data, and evolving business needs.
· Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to reconcile carrier invoices and resolve discrepancies.
· Support cross-functional logistics initiatives and contribute to continuous process optimization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
1+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations within a corporate environment (preferred).
Strong understanding of FTL/LTL freight processes, carrier management, and transportation regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on operational efficiency.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Freight: 1 year (Preferred)
International Transportation OR Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Duluth, GA 30096 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Transportation Logistics Specialist
Company: Geopaq Logic
Location: Duluth, GA
