Explore Logistics Specialist Jobs

Logistics specialists coordinate the movement, storage, and delivery of goods across complex supply chains. They help organizations manage transportation, inventory, distribution, and vendor relationships while balancing service expectations, timelines, and costs. Browse vetted Logistics Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Logistics Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include planning shipments, monitoring inventory, coordinating carriers and suppliers, resolving delivery issues, and reviewing logistics performance. Specialists may also use enterprise systems and data analysis to improve workflows, support compliance, and identify opportunities to reduce costs or delays.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain operations. Useful skills include organization, analytical thinking, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving. Familiarity with inventory or transportation management systems, enterprise resource planning software, reporting tools, and relevant regulations can also be valuable. Requirements differ by position, so review each listing for specific qualifications.

Career Paths in Logistics

Logistics specialists may focus on areas such as freight, procurement, warehouse operations, inventory planning, or supply chain analysis. With relevant experience, professionals can pursue opportunities in logistics management, transportation management, distribution leadership, or broader supply chain roles.

Find Logistics Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role responsibilities, experience requirements, and compensation details to find Logistics Specialist positions that align with your goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Shape data-driven solutions by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and ensure seamless deployment in prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial governance by tracking budgets, analyzing variances, and generating reports in a federal mission environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $247K *

Transform the product landscape for growth by steering domains pricing and monetization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive customer engagement, and set measurable objectives to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform data operations by leading our Snowflake platform migration, ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency while collaborating across teams to standardize practices and enhance data ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$101K - $154K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $240K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, technically sophisticated projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project alignment with client goals, budgets, and sch...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring timely deliverables and driving process improvements through collaboration and expert project management methodologies...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic Security Operations team, overseeing incident response and SOC improvements while driving hands-on investigations and AI-assisted workflows to enhance security posture and op...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $117K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $211K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$146K - $194K *

Optimize your career by driving strategic supply network development and cost management for innovative products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product lifecycles and supplier engagement...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $167K *

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Fort Stockton, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic supply network development and cost management for innovative products. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize product lifecycles and...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $166K *

Optimize site contract management by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely deliverables and serve as a subject matter expert i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $132K *

Elevate your career by optimizing and executing demand generation strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance pipeline growth and revenue through innovative marketing and precise data analysis. Dr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $125K *

Empower your career with an impactful role driving sales of complex supply chain solutions in healthcare. Engage C-suite executives, manage strategic accounts, and address industry challenges to deliv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $134K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $218K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $185K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Logistics Specialist do?question toggle

    A Logistics Specialist coordinates activities such as shipping, transportation, inventory, distribution, and supplier communication to help goods move efficiently through the supply chain.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Logistics Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers may look for logistics or supply chain experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and familiarity with inventory, transportation, or enterprise planning systems.

  • Where do Logistics Specialists work?question toggle

    Logistics Specialists work across industries that move or store products, including manufacturing, retail, distribution, transportation, healthcare, and technology.

  • What career paths can follow a Logistics Specialist role?question toggle

    With experience, Logistics Specialists may advance into logistics or transportation management, distribution leadership, inventory planning, or broader supply chain positions.

  • How can I find Logistics Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted professional listings on Ladders and review each job’s compensation information, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify opportunities that match your experience.