Logistics Specialist

Join the team at Mac Donald and Owen Lumber Co., a fast-paced, growing lumber company. We specialize in manufacturing kiln-dried lumber. Our company is centered on our core values. We are family-oriented and have a desire to promote from within. We value honor, commitment, command, drive, change, and a servant-hearted attitude. We want our employees to thrive in business and in life!

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Logistics Specialist

The Logistics Specialist position contracts freight for all outgoing and incoming shipments out of all vendor locations and Mac Donald & Owen facilities. Also contracts freight for all outgoing and incoming shipments out of Mac Donald & Owen’s distribution facilities.

• Verify freight shipments
• Contract all incoming and outgoing shipments with freight carriers
• Verify all ready dates with the production team
• Email available incoming and outgoing load list to freight carriers
• Complete a weekly one-on-one meeting with your supervisor
• Maintain current insurance paperwork for domestic freight carriers
• Communicate regularly with the sales team and the purchasing team regarding current market trends in the freight industry
• Book LTL shipments and create appropriate bills of lading for these shipments as necessary
• Approve freight invoices
• Support the export delivery team
• Negotiate discounts and rates with new freighters
• Negotiate contracts with freight carriers
• Process paperwork for claims with freight companies
• Communicate with the sales manager, sales team members, and purchasing manager on a monthly basis regarding current market trends in the freight industry.

• Problem-Solving: Resolve shipment issues (delays, damages, challenges) quickly and effectively
• Negotiation: Work with carriers to secure competitive rates and favorable shipping terms
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on customs regulations, tariffs, and export restrictions to ensure full compliance
• Adaptability: Adjust to shifting priorities, customer demands, and unexpected logistics changes
• Risk Management: Identify potential issues in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Multitasking: Manage multiple orders, schedules, and requests simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

• Must speak, understand, and write fluently in English
• Minimum 1 year of experience in logistics/freight preferred

Join an unstoppable team with an irresistible culture. Pay starting at $55,000.

Salary will be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education and work experience. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's experience, education, and skill level.