Lead Logistics Specialist

About the role

The Lead Logistics Specialist will organize the distribution of goods and supplies, ensuring the right items reach the right locations on time and at a competitive cost.

Key responsibilities

• Strategically plan and coordinate material deliveries to job sites.
• Facilitate material orders to align with project schedules.
• Forecast needs for projects.
• Track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics, analyze data, assess performance and implement improvements.
• Handle other responsibilities as assigned.

Required profile

• Self‑motivated, positive, professional and able to lead others.
• Promote company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients and partners.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Willingness to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum three years of logistics experience, including customer liaison.
• Valid driving record and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project