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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$101K - $188K *

Elevate your career by enhancing platform reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve operational challenges, improve observability, and ensure dependable systems in a...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud operations for the Judiciary, ensuring efficient performance and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and resolve incidents, while managing the C...

De Pere, WIRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Oversee daily cloud operations, ensuring efficient performance and alignment with organizational goals while managing incident escalations and compliance with SLAs for the Judiciary's cloud infrastruc...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing vital sales support and presentations, driving customer integration and product utilization, while conducting market research to enhance offerings. Collaborate closely wi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $155K *

Develop and lead comprehensive benefits and compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing employee experience through strategic management and continuous improvement init...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $273K *

Elevate infrastructure innovation by architecting automated, resilient multi-cloud environments, driving AI-first operations, and implementing Zero Trust security protocols across enterprise systems f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Transform procurement strategies by managing the lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and driving cost-effective initiatives while collaborating with teams and suppliers to meet organizational goals in a r...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $155K *

Engage in strategic technology operations, leading complex programs to align with business goals. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage resources, and implement improvements to enhance operatio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

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

$80K - $155K *

Drive technology enablement by translating business needs into configured solutions. Collaborate across teams to support Salesforce administration, configure workflows, and ensure scalable execution o...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a team to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across multi-cloud environments, while driving incident management and fostering collaboration with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to cloud modernization efforts by developing innovative MS PowerApps solutions, supporting peak demand initiatives, and engaging in design and implementation for critical IT applications...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $299K *

Engineer solutions by applying functional knowledge to design and customize SAP or PeopleSoft applications, ensuring alignment with business needs. Collaborate with teams to write requirements, develo...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $156K *

Empower clinical laboratories by leading automation hardware implementations, partnering with customers, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring successful project outcomes in a dynamic, remote r...

California, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $352K *

Optimize category strategies and drive procurement excellence across the organization. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships, manage risks, and deliver financial results while...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $164K *

Champion your career by enhancing dealer parts performance across multiple states. Collaborate with teams to drive sales, implement innovative strategies, and support dealer/distributor growth in a dy...

Portland, ORRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $132K *

Drive comprehensive environmental compliance audits nationwide, leading projects from planning to reporting. Collaborate with clients to identify deficiencies and deliver actionable recommendations, w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$99K - $106K *

Elevate the standards of security and discipline by supervising staff, conducting inspections, and resolving issues within a correctional institution. Your leadership will ensure a safe environment fo...

Green Bay, WIRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform safety data management by leading AI/ML initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving efficiencies in pharmacovigilance processes through innovative technology solu...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise-wide IT service management governance and process integration. Lead service-quality improvements and ITIL best-practice adoption across all service-management processes for enhanced s...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive risk management for commercial deals in Hydropower, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, enhancing project exe...

Brossard, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to strategic marketing initiatives that elevate brand presence, enhance business growth, and drive effective communication across digital and traditional channels while collaborating with d...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$139K - $183K *

Oversee end-to-end operations of a leading eBay store, driving customer experience and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing and reporting, while managing a direct...

Santa Ana, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.