Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Morningside Heights, New York, United States
Compensation
$27 - $32/hr
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Logistics & Transportation • Morningside Heights, New York, United States

Logistics Specialist

Morningside Heights, New York, United States$27 – $32/hrOn-sitePosted 9 hours ago
Logistics & Transportation

About the Role

Logistics Specialist LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Logistics Specialist with at least 3 years of experience working in a similar role. This is Temporary opportunity located in Manhattan, NY. Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate international ocean, air, and parcel shipments from origin through final delivery, ensuring timely movement across global supply chains.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, freight providers, and transportation partners to resolve shipment issues and maintain consistent communication.
  • Analyze transportation options and recommend the most effective solutions based on service requirements, transit times, capacity availability, and overall cost.
  • Monitor shipment milestones and maintain visibility on cargo readiness, departure schedules, transit progress, and delivery commitments.
  • Evaluate routing opportunities, consolidation strategies, and load optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce transportation expenses.
  • Track carrier performance, transit reliability, and capacity trends to support informed transportation planning.
  • Generate reports and provide regular updates regarding shipment status, transportation performance, exceptions, and operational metrics.
  • Identify and escalate potential service disruptions before they impact business operations, proactively developing alternative transportation plans when necessary.
  • Investigate and resolve transportation challenges including booking constraints, delays, missed departures, routing exceptions, and in-transit issues.
Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of Logistics or Supply Chain experience
Work Site: Onsite Employment Type: Temporary Salary: $27-32/hr
Pay Details: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour
Search managed by: Patrick Garron
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

What You'll Do

Coordinate international ocean, air, and parcel shipments from origin through final delivery, ensuring timely movement across global supply chains.
Collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, freight providers, and transportation partners to resolve shipment issues and maintain consistent communication.
Analyze transportation options and recommend the most effective solutions based on service requirements, transit times, capacity availability, and overall cost.
Monitor shipment milestones and maintain visibility on cargo readiness, departure schedules, transit progress, and delivery commitments.
Evaluate routing opportunities, consolidation strategies, and load optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce transportation expenses.
Track carrier performance, transit reliability, and capacity trends to support informed transportation planning.

Skills & Technologies

Logistics & Transportation