Transportation Logistics Specialist – Transformer Shipments

About the role

CORE Transformers is looking for a Transportation Logistics Specialist to coordinate safe, efficient, and timely inbound and outbound freight of transformers and related components from its Seneca, SC headquarters. The role serves as the logistics subject‑matter expert, selecting transportation methods, trailer configurations, and off‑loading approaches for each unique load.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with logistics brokers, carriers, drivers, and 3PL providers, selecting the best‑fit partner for each shipment.
• Evaluate transformer shipments to determine specific transportation requirements, including trailer type, orientation, weight, and clearance constraints.
• Coordinate freight ranging from parcel/UPS shipments to full truckload and heavy‑haul movements, covering transformers, oil, bushings, and other components.
• Schedule loading and shipment activities based on production readiness, customer requirements, and transportation availability.
• Maintain clear communication with production, shipping, sales, shop floor personnel, brokers, vendors, customers, and crane/rigging teams.
• Track shipments through carrier portals (e.g., Old Dominion) and keep accurate records of shipping, scheduling, freight, and delivery.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree preferred with 3‑5 years of logistics experience.
• Thorough knowledge of transformer transportation requirements and trailer configurations.
• Proven ability to build and manage productive relationships with freight brokers, carriers, and 3PL providers.

Required skills

• Freight portal navigation (e.g., Old Dominion portal).
• Transformer transportation logistics and trailer configuration selection.

What we offer

• PTO & paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.