Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support outbound shipping and freight operations for a global manufacturing organization. This role will own the majority of domestic freight activity, coordinating shipments from scheduling through delivery, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency.
This role will serve as a key point of contact between internal teams, carriers, and third party logistics providers, while also gaining exposure to international shipping processes through cross‑training. This is a hands on role ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, problem solving, and working in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Own and coordinate domestic outbound freight shipments (LTL, FTL, dedicated)
- Schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers, brokers, and 3PL partners
- Determine best transportation mode based on cost, timing, and shipment requirements
Prepare and review shipping documentation; audit freight invoices
- Track and expedite shipments as needed to meet delivery commitments
- Partner cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure smooth shipment execution
- Gain exposure to international shipping through cross training
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of domestic freight/logistics experience (U.S. over the road)
- Experience scheduling, coordinating, and owning outbound domestic shipments
- Strong experience working with carriers, brokers, and 3PLs
- Knowledge of LTL vs. FTL decision making
- Experience working within an ERP system (SAP or Oracle preferred)
- Prior experience working with freight carriers, brokers, and 3PLs
- Ability to prepare and review shipping documentation and audit freight invoices
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- International shipping exposure (air/ocean)
- Familiarity with TMS platforms (any major system)
- Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience with large U.S. 3PLs
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.