Updated: July 08, 2025 - The Logistics Professional oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of supply chain operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. This role involves managing inventory control, transportation scheduling, procurement processes, and vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This position also optimizes logistics efficiency, reduces operational costs, and supports overall business performance.


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1. Logistics Administrator, Tritech Marine Systems, Groton, CT
Job Summary:
- Accountable to the SWS Waterfront Support Manager under the direction of Trident Training Facility (Future) Project Lead for the management of stores and documentation across the TTF(F) Installation Project to ensure delivery of contracted technical outputs to schedule and quality.
- On receipt of documentation, ensure it is updated to the correct revision and issued to stakeholders
- Execute the logistics plan to move equipment to the required subcontractors
- Coordinate and oversee the inventory of equipment using a Stores Management System
- Provide equipment to stakeholders, ensuring the management system is updated to track accountability
- Management of the installation tool kit to meet I&C requirements
- Update the ECV database to reflect TTF(F) as fitted equipment
- Coordinate onward transmittal of equipment to support the Dreadnought programme.
- Ensure the stock management system is accurate and available for audit by the authority
- Work as a fully integrated member of the TTF Team
Skills on Resume:
- Stores Management (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Control (Hard Skills)
- Logistics Execution (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
- Tool Kit Management (Hard Skills)
- Database Updating (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
2. Logistics Analyst, MetroLink Freight Solutions, Wichita, KS
Job Summary:
- Establish/Manage carrier and service provider partnerships to ensure reliable transportation networks
- Study and report on industry trends, including transportation price, capacity, fuel, and regulation
- Report on logistics services provider’s performance against established goals and service level agreements.
- Build and introduce corrective action plans to address any service failures.
- Create, maintain, and enhance department KPIs.
- Analyze results and develop strategies that improve cost and/or service performance for both inbound and outbound shipping
- Create and distribute RFP documents for competitive bid process/contract negotiations.
- Manage/Participate in the bid process from the beginning to the end of the life cycle
- Stay informed of current and future industry trends, standards, practices, and rules/regulations.
- Develop strategic plans for effective/efficient logistics operations
- Coordinate and/or participate in departmental or cross-functional projects and initiatives
Skills on Resume:
- Carrier Management (Hard Skills)
- Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Performance Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Action Planning (Hard Skills)
- KPI Management (Hard Skills)
- Cost Improvement (Hard Skills)
- RFP Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
3. Senior Logistics Analyst, CepTech Innovations, Sunnyvale, CA
Job Summary:
- Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Cepheid’s Logistic organization and performance.
- Utilize validated data, modeling, and scenario planning to aid Management in the development of logistics-related business cases
- Perform various ad-hoc analyses and make recommendations to Management based on findings and supporting data
- Prepare a weekly Logistics report for North America Logistics operations
- Data mine to identify opportunities for cost savings initiatives, lead cost savings projects, and track savings monthly.
- Work collaboratively with the Logistics Analyst in the E.U. to develop a complete understanding of Cepheid’s global Logistics operation.
- Assist in preparing the annual Logistics budget and periodic budget revisions throughout the year
- Develop and track Logistics-related KPI’s
- Work closely with Finance, tracking Logistics spend, and providing explanations for budget variances
- Utilize a continuous improvement mindset to improve processes and procedures
- Create SOPs for new and existing processes and procedures
- Assist with the development of Logistics’ performance dashboard
- Work with other departments that may affect Logistics operations, such as Sales, Purchasing, NPI, and Service
Skills on Resume:
- Logistics Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Cost Savings (Hard Skills)
- Global Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- KPI Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
4. Logistics Assistant, ForwardMove Global, Savannah, GA
Job Summary:
- Assist with documentation preparation for product and corporate material shipments
- Monitor and track shipments on a daily basis and the location of the goods, and react on time to avoid possible problems.
- Inform warehouse operatives about the organized transportation and pick-up
- Create and maintain accessible computer archives and databases
- Package materials and ensure labeling compliance for domestic and international shipping
- Palletize, band, and label shipments for proper transporting of goods
- Generate commercial invoices for foreign customs clearance and duty assessment
- Prepare and log transactions into software applications and databases, scan paper copies into digital storage, and file completed transactions
- Provide flight details and tracking information to consignees
- Troubleshoot and resolve shipment issues
Skills on Resume:
- Documentation Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Shipment Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Warehouse Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Database Management (Hard Skills)
- Packaging Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Invoice Generation (Hard Skills)
- Transaction Logging (Hard Skills)
- Issue Resolution (Soft Skills)
5. Logistics Associate, PrimeEdge Logistics, Rochester, NY
Job Summary:
- Requisite for indirect purchasing/ordering using in-house software to process information
- Expedit released orders with the supply chain
- Maintain excellent supplier relations through regular dialogue
- Order and maintain departmental supplies, equipment, tools, and services via purchase requisition forms, electronic forms, and/or company card
- Support Human Resources activities and coordinate all new employee onboarding activities
- Support Quality, HSE, and other functions with document control, traceability, training records, schedules, and site communications.
- Coordinate day-to-day site activities (meetings, catering, travel, office equipment, document control)
- Participate in business process and site operations improvement initiatives
- Deal with sensitive data, therefore, maintaining the highest levels of integrity and discretion
Skills on Resume:
- Purchasing Processing (Hard Skills)
- Order Expediting (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Relations (Soft Skills)
- Supply Management (Hard Skills)
- HR Support (Soft Skills)
- Document Control (Hard Skills)
- Site Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Data Integrity (Soft Skills)
6. Logistics Clerk, NexTrans International, Laredo, TX
Job Summary:
- Examines documents such as invoices
- Takes responsibility for the bills of landing
- Shipping statements to verify the conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into the system used by other countries
- Calculates duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise
- Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and places orders with suppliers
- Sends a copy of the purchase orders to suppliers
- Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries
- Verifies bills from suppliers with purchase orders and approves bills of payment
- Corresponds with foreign companies
- Translates marketing documents
Skills on Resume:
- Document Examination (Hard Skills)
- Bill Management (Hard Skills)
- Shipping Verification (Hard Skills)
- Duty Calculation (Hard Skills)
- Order Placement (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Communication (Soft Skills)
- Payment Approval (Hard Skills)
- Document Translation (Hard Skills)
7. Logistics Consultant, FleetWave Forwarders, Columbia, SC
Job Summary:
- Achieve high customer service standards with all company stakeholders
- Execute elite communication to ensure all transportation needs are efficiently and effectively satisfied
- Consult with FWF clients to administer highly effective transportation solutions
- Meet deadlines and achieve goals
- Develop sales strategies, techniques, and closing ability based on customers’ needs and market environment
- Expand business relationships with assigned accounts through elite service, communication, and reliability
- Remain highly detailed and organized through effective CRM use
- Develop new internal efficiencies to help personal and company growthObtain new business through cold calling and online research
- Responsible for day-to-day operations, including carrier compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date carrier records
- Communicate with transportation companies to ensure all aspects of the assigned delivery are completed
- Maintain carrier information in the internal database, including location, equipment type, and availability
Skills on Resume:
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- Client Consultation (Soft Skills)
- Deadline Management (Soft Skills)
- Sales Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Account Expansion (Soft Skills)
- CRM Organization (Hard Skills)
- Carrier Compliance (Hard Skills)
8. Logistics Coordinator, Northgate Distribution Inc., Springfield, MO
Job Summary:
- Ensure that all tasks within the department are completed following Health and Safety regulations.
- Engage staff around all activities within the Despatch department.
- Pull loads for delivery to lanes and book vehicles in and out for delivery and collection, ensuring loads for delivery are collected in time.
- Maintain and update the delivery schedule supplied by the planning office.
- Create and run internal transfers for the resort area and QA requests.
- Replace and report all non-conformance pallets that come out as good pallets.
- Collate daily statistics for the Supervisor.
- Liaise with the Planning Department regarding all incoming and outgoing loads.
- Ensure excellent customer service, advising customers of possible late loads, and also organising extra loads.
- Ensure the workplace is kept clean at all times.
Skills on Resume:
- Health And Safety (Hard Skills)
- Staff Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Load Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Schedule Management (Hard Skills)
- Internal Transfers (Hard Skills)
- Pallet Management (Hard Skills)
- Data Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
9. Director of Logistics and Fulfillment, Keystone Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA
Job Summary:
- Work closely with the 3PL team to ensure inventory is properly managed, quality of product is held to the highest degree, and deliveries are on time.
- Create and maintain SOPs for all fulfillment, inventory control, and logistics processes
- Plan and execute strategic growth initiatives across the supply chain in inventory, distribution center, order fulfillment, and home delivery
- Help negotiate supplier costs and carrier contracts to ensure the best possible rates
- Develop and communicate an inbound tracking and forecasting system for all items
- Manage the corrective action process to address any service disruptions caused by logistics vendors
- Analyze seasonal inventory and make recommendations in regards to markdowns or promotions
- Analyze aged inventory as well as risk in inventory for potential markdowns
- Assist the VP of Production when placing orders based on knowledge of revenue goals, sales history, and budget
- Analyze sales to achieve goals with attention to top sellers, trends, opportunities, and insight on KW customers, to plan better and order more efficiently each season to avoid over-ordering or under-ordering.
- Work with Internal and External partners to ensure proper accounting of inventory
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure that all relevant requirements of delivery, cost, and quality are met to support operations
Skills on Resume:
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- SOP Development (Hard Skills)
- Supply Chain Planning (Hard Skills)
- Contract Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Tracking Systems (Hard Skills)
- Corrective Action (Hard Skills)
- Sales Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
10. Logistics Engineer II, Raynex Defense Systems, McKinney, TX
Job Summary:
- Coordinate and manage repair flow to support the fleet
- Facilitate the movement of material between the Raytheon repair depots/warehouses and various depot locations
- Coordinate shipment of repair parts to/from the McKinney repair depot, customer locations, freight forwarders, and military bases
- Maintain customer and other databases for module tracking
- Perform inventory management and ensure the accuracy of inventory records
- Process material receipts and shipments using PRISM
- Execute Customer demand processing
- Be the point of contact for interaction and collaboration with the 3rd logistics Provider
- Coordinate with Operations and Production Control for parts replenishment to maintain adequate stock levels to support worldwide demands
- Generate and/or assist management with the preparation of depot repair schedules and reports
Skills on Resume:
- Repair Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Material Movement (Hard Skills)
- Shipment Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Database Management (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Receipt Processing (Hard Skills)
- Demand Processing (Hard Skills)
- Provider Collaboration (Soft Skills)
11. Logistics Executive, SilverCore Engineering Ltd., Stockton, CA
Job Summary:
- Update SCK store equipment, tools, and material stock status
- Control and record store equipment, tools, and materials moving in/out
- Ensure proper maintenance of SCK vehicles, equipment, and tools
- Order materials and parts required for daily logistics
- Scan and record factory and logistics delivery orders in the server for tracing of material status
- Manage FRW and FRM in the ERP system for factory fabrication
- Manage import/export shipment documents with suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers, etc
- Check shipment material and issue SCK DO for material sending to the site.
- Inform the factory of any shipment material for them
- Receive material from suppliers to the factory and verify material is for the factory or sites.
- Issue SCK DO for material sending to the site
- Match suppliers DO with incoming invoices and pass to the purchasing department for receiving in the ERP system
Skills on Resume:
- Stock Status Updating (Hard Skills)
- Asset Control (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Material Ordering (Hard Skills)
- Order Tracking (Hard Skills)
- ERP Management (Hard Skills)
- Shipment Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Invoice Matching (Hard Skills)
12. Logistics Intern, DrivePath Automotive Group, Auburn Hills, MI
Job Summary:
- Lead specific assigned Logistics Projects to support the launch of the new vehicle.
- Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
- Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes.
- Review, develop, and implement new processes using Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing.
- Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
- Lead problem-solving activities through problem definition (8D’s), Root Cause Analysis (RCAs), and resolution tracking.
- Work cross-functionally with various teams to achieve quality standards.
- Work closely with the Material handling equipment design, warehouse, manufacturing, and production planning staff to understand requirements to provide efficient material flow systems.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Performance Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Best Practices Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
13. Logistics Lead, AeroZone Components, Tacoma, WA
Job Summary:
- Manage 3PL/vendor relationships, ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliveries
- Track, analyze, and report on inventory, shipping, freight, and duty costs and benchmarks
- Evaluate opportunities to reduce cost and streamline processes regarding inventorying and logistics
- Collaborate with Logistics Coordinator as well as Purchasing and Planning departments to ensure effective inventory management
- Create and enforce inventory policies
- Verify inventory movements
- Prepare and present inventory obsolescence charges
- Assist in inventory planning and RFQ preparations
- Ensure effective cost recovery on standard and express shipping charges
Skills on Resume:
- Vendor Management (Soft Skills)
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Process Streamlining (Hard Skills)
- Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Inventory Policy (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Verification (Hard Skills)
- Obsolescence Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Planning (Hard Skills)
14. Logistics Manager, MeadowRoute Distributions, Little Rock, AR
Job Summary:
- Manage route planning and scheduling for 20 vehicles today, increasing to 40 over the next three years
- Ensure all orders are picked in full, and investigate and rectify any picking errors
- Ensure the right level of staffing so that resources are being used efficiently
- Accountable for the logistics budget
- Responsible for fleet records and compliance documentation
- Line management of up to 20 employed and agency drivers
- Manage third-party hauliers for certain routes
- Manage logistics KPIs
- Manage staff rotas, holiday requests, and conduct performance reviews and staff appraisals
- Support the transition to a digital manufacturing operation
Skills on Resume:
- Route Planning (Hard Skills)
- Order Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Resource Management (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Fleet Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Driver Management (Soft Skills)
- Haulier Coordination (Soft Skills)
- KPI Management (Hard Skills)
15. Logistics Operator, Meridian Freight Solutions, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Ensure the Warehouse team has adequate material handling equipment
- Post and file various inventory records
- Record quantity of product shipped.
- Review records on stock status and material requirements to determine adequacy of stock.
- Understand purchase order management and customer service functions.
- Maintain records on product shipment, receipt, and discrepancies for warehouse operations.
- Gather and compile data for the support of business metrics.
- Understand Occupational Health and Safety principles and legislation
- Warehouse inventory within a management system
- Request the Purchase of required Warehouse equipment
Skills on Resume:
- Equipment Provision (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Recording (Hard Skills)
- Shipment Recording (Hard Skills)
- Stock Review (Hard Skills)
- Order Management (Hard Skills)
- Record Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Data Compilation (Hard Skills)
- Health And Safety (Hard Skills)
16. Logistics Planner, FreightLogic Networks, Des Moines, IA
Job Summary:
- Manage network load capacity
- Broker with 3rd parties to secure work during slow periods and additional drivers during the busy season
- Understand all National and State DOT laws and regulations.
- Ensure that work is covered within the network
- Understand all customer procedures and needs
- Allocation and recording of data on company systems.
- Provide a metric to measure the delivery success rate daily
Skills on Resume:
- Load Management (Hard Skills)
- Broker Coordination (Soft Skills)
- DOT Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Network Coverage (Hard Skills)
- Customer Understanding (Soft Skills)
- Data Recording (Hard Skills)
- Delivery Metrics (Hard Skills)
17. Logistics Specialist, QuantumShip Technologies, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Reviewing/Ordering Daily shipment requests from the CRM Queue
- Recording daily shipments
- Generating key activation codes for all customer software purchases
- Preparing and sending Shipment Confirmations to customers, et al, when a unit ships
- Updating recording shipment information in CRM, closing Work Orders in CRM for ultimate transfer to Netsuite for billing customers.
- Reviewing/processing/ordering RMA replacement units or parts for customers.
- Coordinating the return of faulty units or components with customers.
- Coordinating the return of unsold evaluation units with prospective customers.
- Reviewing/researching/updating Work Orders in CRM for orders of extended warranty for ultimate transfer to Netsuite for billing customers
- Preparing international shipping documents for remote shipping from other facilities and countries to customers.
Skills on Resume:
- Shipment Processing (Hard Skills)
- Shipment Recording (Hard Skills)
- Key Generation (Hard Skills)
- Confirmation Preparation (Hard Skills)
- CRM Updating (Hard Skills)
- RMA Processing (Hard Skills)
- Return Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
18. Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor, RedPeak Storage Systems, Sioux Falls, SD
Job Summary:
- Administers operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
- Organizes and manages the receipt, classification, and storage of products, materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ensures the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and maintenance and protection of facilities and equipment.
- Accountable for all materials and supplies in the storage facilities, and audit goods received into the warehouse.
- Establishes operational procedures, plans the efficient movement of materials, and monitors performance and compliance.
- Drives a forklift truck and handles loads safely.
- Team supervisor of other warehouse and shipping/receiving personnel
- Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Skills on Resume:
- Operational Administration (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Facility Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Material Accountability (Hard Skills)
- Procedure Planning (Hard Skills)
- Forklift Operation (Hard Skills)
- Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
19. Logistics Technician, CoreTrak Industries, Fort Wayne, IN
Job Summary:
- Auditing and counting stock throughout the store’s areas
- Checking items to be returned to stock
- Adjusting stock via the Oracle database
- Stock location, and transfer stock from production to service
- Accountable for the Manual Handling of Loads
- Have FOD Awareness
- Requisite for handling ESD Components
- Liaise with project planners and members of the logistics team
Skills on Resume:
- Stock Auditing (Hard Skills)
- Return Checking (Hard Skills)
- Database Adjustment (Hard Skills)
- Stock Transfer (Hard Skills)
- Manual Handling (Hard Skills)
- FOD Awareness (Hard Skills)
- ESD Handling (Hard Skills)
- Team Liaison (Soft Skills)