A Day in the Life: Logistics Specialist
Are you a motivated, solutions-focused professional who enjoys managing freight, building relationships, and keeping operations running smoothly? Trinity Logistics is seeking a driven Logistics Specialist to support the current and future transportation needs of our clients. This sales-oriented role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and enjoy solving logistical challenges while building strong carrier partnerships.
In this role, you’ll manage and coordinate shipments from start to finish, working closely with carriers to establish schedules, confirm rates, and ensure freight moves efficiently. You’ll leverage Trinity’s tools and Transportation Management System to track and trace shipments, proactively identify issues, and implement effective solutions. If you’re resourceful, results-driven, and motivated by performance goals with opportunities for growth and leadership, this role offers a strong foundation for career advancement.
Essential Skill Sets: Is This You?
- Sales-Oriented Mindset
- Relationship Builder
- Strong Communicator
- Highly Organized
- Proactive Problem Solver
- Resourceful & Self-Motivated
- Results-Driven
- Detail-Oriented
Job Responsibilities: What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain strong customer relationships while communicating regularly with carriers to promote Trinity’s services and tools.
- Manage and coordinate daily shipments, ensuring accurate tracking and tracing from origin to destination.
- Establish and coordinate shipment schedules with carriers and tender freight accordingly.
- Negotiate and confirm competitive rates with carrier partners.
- Update and maintain all shipment activity within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Proactively identify potential issues and implement swift, effective solutions.
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue, load count, and profit objectives.
- Participate in special projects and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements: Is This for You?
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate strong carrier relationships.
- 1–3 years of transportation or logistics experience preferred.
- Associate’s degree in Business Management or Logistics preferred, but not required.
- Growth- and results-oriented mindset with interest in future leadership or management opportunities.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
- Commitment to living and upholding Trinity’s Guiding Values.
Your Future with Trinity: Why You’ll Love It Here
- Performance-driven role with clear revenue and growth objectives
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Collaborative, team-focused culture
- Exposure to a dynamic supply chain environment
- Supportive leadership and proven logistics tools
Work Environment / Physical Demands
This role operates in a physical office environment and is not eligible for remote work. Team Members regularly communicate in person and by phone and may be required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms to handle and lift objects up to 10 pounds.
We are located: 705 23rd St S, Sartell, MN 56377, United States
Additional Responsibilities
This job description does not imply that the listed duties are the only tasks required. Team Members may be asked to perform other job-related duties as needed.
EEO STATEMENT
Trinity Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Team Members and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law.