Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

Job Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA

Job Requisition ID: 15878

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

A Logistics Specialist is responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and optimizing operations, across the United States and Canada, to ensure the efficient movement of goods, timely deliveries, and cost-effective distribution. This role uses data analysis, reporting, and process improvement techniques to improve logistics performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting:Collect, analyze, and interpret logistics data related to transportation costs and delivery performance

• Transportation Management:Monitor shipments, coordinate transportation schedules, track deliveries, and resolve shipping delays or other logistical issues.

• Supply Chain Optimization:Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, reduce transportation costs, and increase operational efficiency.

• Performance Monitoring:Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, freight costs, order accuracy, and carrier performance.

• Vendor and Carrier Coordination:Communicate with suppliers, freight carriers, warehouse teams, and internal departments to ensure smooth logistics operations.

• Cost Analysis:Evaluate freight invoices, shipping expenses, and transportation rates to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Process Improvement:Develop recommendations to streamline logistics workflows, improve service levels, and reduce operational bottlenecks.

• Systems Management:Maintain accurate logistics records

• Compliance:Ensure logistics activities comply with company policies, transportation regulations, and relevant documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or data analysis

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.

• Experience with SAP

• Knowledge of supply chain processes, freight management, and transportation operations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others in a positive and effective manner.

• Microsoft Excel and advanced spreadsheet analysis.

• Power BI a plus

• SAP S4HANA

• Logistics reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking.

The range of starting base pay for this role is 57K – 79K. Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in either (i) our annual bonus program or (ii) a sales incentive plan.

Benefits package includes a comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching company contribution, discretionary time off, paid sick time, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.