Logistics Specialist

Charlotte, NC 28208, United States
Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: On-site
Salary Type: Hourly
Req #: 3288

About the Role

Uber Freight is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our Cross Dock Center of Excellence. This isn't just about moving freight; it’s about mastering the complexity of modern cross-dock logistics. You will be the architect of efficient transportation and facility flow strategies, leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure high-stakes shipments maintain strict FIFO compliance, reach their destinations on time, and help mitigate impacts to the customer's budget.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact the bottom line, facility throughput, and the customer experience, this is the place to build your career.

Why Join Us?

  • Technological Edge: Work with and integrate industry-leading Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and data tools.
  • Impact: You aren't just following a process; you’re analyzing freight flows, preventing bottlenecks, and recommending improvements that shape our cross-dock transportation strategy while minimizing downstream impacts.

What the Candidate Will Do

  • Master the Cycle: Navigate the full lifecycle of an order—from inbound load building to outbound tendering—using our advanced TMS and collaborating seamlessly with WMS platforms to maximize peak facility potential.
  • FIFO & Freight Flow Ownership: Take complete ownership of freight planning through the cross-dock facility, ensuring all inbound and outbound shipments are strictly planned and executed based on FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles to maintain optimal throughput and avoid dwell times.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Scheduling: Build powerhouse relationships with customer-selected carriers. Leverage pre-planned static routes and select the lowest-cost, most efficient providers from participating carriers, ensuring dock schedules align for continuous delivery.
  • Data-Driven Problem Solving: Proactively identify performance trends, resolve shipment errors, and prevent dock bottlenecks. Ensure customer freight visibility by managing ASN/EDI data flows, as well as CSV shipment file uploads for non-EDI information.
  • Act as an Advisor: Train new users on our systems (TMS/WMS interactions) and document standard operating procedures that set the gold standard for cross-dock operational excellence.
  • Collaborative Resolution: Serve as the critical link between shippers, receivers, facility operators, and carriers to resolve complex transloading and logistical challenges with professional poise.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in transportation, logistics, or cross-dock operations (A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field may be considered in lieu of experience).
  • Foundational working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory flow principles, including FIFO.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
  • 3+ years of deep experience in the logistics industry, with specific experience in a cross-dock or fast-paced transload facility.
  • Proven ability to collaborate between TMS and WMS systems to drive operational alignment.
  • Analytical Mindset: Familiarity with BI and Tableau reporting to turn data into actionable insights for facility and freight performance.
  • Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

 

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