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Logistics
SeniorLogisticsSpecialist
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“Senior Logistics Specialist. Skills: Logistics, Supply chain, Negotiation, Process improvement. Own end-to-end logistics process. Make decisions to keep orders on track”
What You'll Achieve.
Own the end-to-end movement of goods; Setting the standard for how logistics function operates; Keep orders on track; Improve order profitability and delivery performance at scale; Secure advantageous terms; Deepen strategic relationships; Ensure nothing falls through the cracks; Drive resolution; Close the loop so problems don't recur; Protect revenue; Scale well
Industry & Context.
Make confident decisions fast; Identify what's working and what needs to change; Make sharp, well-reasoned decisions; Anticipate problems before they escalate; Resolve post-order issues thoroughly; Diagnose root causes; Implement corrective action; Identify issues before they surface; Make decisions with incomplete information; Act without waiting to be told
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-6+ years of proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation management, Hands-on experience booking, managing, and negotiating with trucking and freight carriers, Exposure to CRM or TMS platforms, Able to adopt new operational tools, Sharp, proactive problem-solver, Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, Negotiation skills, Stakeholder communication, Demonstrated ability to lead informally, Highly self-directed and reliable, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, Proficient across the full Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience, Deep familiarity with cross-border (US/Canada) logistics, customs brokerage, and import/export compliance, Background in the landscaping, horticulture, or wholesale plant materials industry, Proven experience formally or informally mentoring junior team members in a logistics or supply chain environment
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end logistics process
Make decisions to keep orders on track
Lead value engineering initiatives on transport
Improve order profitability and delivery performance
Negotiate with nurseries and transport partners
Secure advantageous terms
Deepen strategic relationships
Manage high volume of active orders
Communicate proactively with upper management
Surface risks and wins
Escalate issues with full context
Resolve post-order issues thoroughly
Implement corrective action
Mentor and develop junior logistics specialists
Step in as operational lead
Drive process improvement across logistics
Identify efficiency gaps
Propose data-informed solutions
Support senior leadership with strategic initiatives
Support ad hoc priorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influence stakeholders at every level; Shape team's quality and consistency; Communicate proactively with upper management; Mentor and develop junior logistics specialists; Elevate the people around you; Contribute to a fast-moving collaborative team
Communication Scope
Stakeholder communication; Communicate proactively with upper management; Escalate issues with full context
Full Job Description
## About the role As a Senior Logistics Specialist, you will own the end-to-end movement of goods across our North American supply chain, from supplier to customer, while setting the standard for how our logistics function operates. You bring the experience to make confident decisions fast, the credibility to influence stakeholders at every level, and the judgment to identify what's working and what needs to change. You'll be a senior contributor and leader on the team, shaping not just your own work but the quality and consistency of the team around you. ## What You’ll Do Own the end-to-end logistics process across the US and Canada, making sharp, well-reasoned decisions to keep orders on track across quality, speed, fill rate, communication, and cost. Lead value engineering initiatives on transport, identifying structural opportunities to improve order profitability and delivery performance at scale - not just one shipment at a time. Negotiate with nurseries and transport partners at a senior level, securing advantageous terms while deepening the strategic relationships that keep our supply chain resilient. Manage a high volume of active orders simultaneously with precision — following up diligently, anticipating problems before they escalate, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Communicate proactively with upper management: surface risks and wins early, escalate issues with full context, and drive resolution rather than waiting for direction. Resolve post-order issues thoroughly and systemically - diagnosing root causes, implementing corrective action, and closing the loop so problems don't recur. Mentor and develop junior logistics specialists - sharing your expertise, raising the team's standards, and stepping in as an operational lead when upper management needs support. Drive process improvement across the logistics function - identifying efficiency gaps, proposing data-informed solutions, and helping implement changes that protect revenue and scal
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