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Job Overview
Are you passionate about logistics, international shipping, and solving complex transportation challenges? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where every shipment matters?
Voltage is seeking a Freight & Logistics Specialist to manage domestic and international freight operations while partnering with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys optimizing transportation networks, negotiating freight solutions, and ensuring products arrive on time across North America.
If you enjoy seeing your planning turn into successful deliveries, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
You'll be responsible for coordinating transportation from supplier to customer while supporting both domestic and international logistics operations.
Daily Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments via ocean, truck, rail, air, and parcel carriers.
- Manage inbound and outbound ocean freight and container movements.
- Work directly with freight forwarders, customs brokers, steamship lines, carriers, and 3PL providers.
- Schedule shipments while ensuring on-time pickup and delivery.
- Monitor shipments from origin through final destination.
- Resolve transportation delays, freight claims, damaged shipments, and service issues.
- Review freight invoices for accuracy and approve transportation costs.
- Negotiate transportation rates and support carrier selection.
- Coordinate import/export documentation including:
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing Lists
- Bills of Lading
- Certificates of Origin
- Shipping Instructions
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and customs requirements.
- Maintain shipment visibility using ERP and transportation systems.
- Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Track transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, freight costs, carrier performance, and transit times.
- Build strong partnerships with suppliers, warehouses, production teams, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
- 3 years of transportation or logistics experience.
- Experience coordinating both domestic and international shipments.
- Experience with:
- Ocean freight
- Domestic LTL/FTL transportation
- Import/Export logistics
- Freight forwarding
- Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs)
- Experience working with freight carriers and transportation vendors.
- Strong Excel and ERP skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Why You'll Love This Role
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Own transportation operations
- Build relationships with international logistics partners
- Drive transportation cost savings
- Improve delivery performance
- Support a growing global manufacturing operation
- Make a measurable impact on supply chain performance
Every shipment you coordinate helps keep our customers running and our production moving.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Ocean freight imports and exports: 3 years (Preferred)
- Freight forwarders: 3 years (Preferred)
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS): 3 years (Preferred)
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL): 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chapel Hill, NC 27517: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person