Senior Level Logistics Support Specialist Jobs
Senior level logistics support specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of supply chain operations, cross-functional coordination, and the teams or projects that keep complex logistics systems running. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, LANXESS, and Kuehne+Nagel hiring at this level now.
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- Lead a team of Analysts responsible for advanced logistics network design, optimization of inbound and return logistics, load density, frequency analysis, mode optimization, and logistics cost savings.
- Define methods and procedures to maintain lane level plans within plan for every part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and ensure SAP aligned to ship calendar and transit.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement logistics plans between suppliers, carriers, plant/PDC, and material planning. Partner with purchasing to ensure carrier coverage. Support and develop KPIs to improve shipment execution against plan.
- Build and maintain the tools used to calculate utilization and maintain standard work against logistics plans (Alteryx and Tableau).
- Define transit standards and measure performance against.
- Serve as subject matter expert for lane implementation and partner with IT and Logistics Program Management in planning systems strategy and process. See beyond the status quo and be cutting edge.
- Analyze and report out on inbound freight spend.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on vendor selection, KPI measurement, and logistics process development. Own the role, and craft best in class strategies and process for exponential growth.
- Provide a customer-oriented approach to support the internal customers.
- Support future model planning to identify optimal sourcing locations based on total landed cost.
- Future model forecasting and planning working closely with finance for budget setting.
- 10+ years of experience in the automotive/operational logistics industry.
- Ability to lead a team through ambiguity, and interpret data to drive decision-making
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA or master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience creating and optimizing logistics plans and implementing them with carriers and suppliers and managing change cross-functionally between logistics ops and material supply.
- Hands-on experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS), SAP, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Ability to travel 20-25%
- Lead a team of Analysts responsible for advanced logistics network design, optimization of inbound and return logistics, load density, frequency analysis, mode optimization, and logistics cost savings.
- Define methods and procedures to maintain lane level plans within plan for every part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and ensure SAP aligned to ship calendar and transit.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement logistics plans between suppliers, carriers, plant/PDC, and material planning. Partner with purchasing to ensure carrier coverage. Support and develop KPIs to improve shipment execution against plan.
- Build and maintain the tools used to calculate utilization and maintain standard work against logistics plans (Alteryx and Tableau).
- Define transit standards and measure performance against.
- Serve as subject matter expert for lane implementation and partner with IT and Logistics Program Management in planning systems strategy and process. See beyond the status quo and be cutting edge.
- Analyze and report out on inbound freight spend.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on vendor selection, KPI measurement, and logistics process development. Own the role, and craft best in class strategies and process for exponential growth.
- Provide a customer-oriented approach to support the internal customers.
- Support future model planning to identify optimal sourcing locations based on total landed cost.
- Future model forecasting and planning working closely with finance for budget setting.
- 10+ years of experience in the automotive/operational logistics industry.
- Ability to lead a team through ambiguity, and interpret data to drive decision-making
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA or master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience creating and optimizing logistics plans and implementing them with carriers and suppliers and managing change cross-functionally between logistics ops and material supply.
- Hands-on experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS), SAP, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Ability to travel 20-25%
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal38
- LANXESS5
- Kuehne+Nagel3
- Whatnot2
- Amazon2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services42
- Technology & Software10
- Chemicals & Materials5
- Retail4
- Electronics & Hardware3
Senior Level Logistics Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level logistics support specialist job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led logistics initiatives end to end, not just supported them. Demonstrating ownership of process improvements, vendor relationships, or team coordination gives you a clear edge. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as cost reductions or on-time delivery gains, and highlight experience managing priorities across multiple stakeholders or sites.
Which companies hire senior level logistics support specialists?
Companies hiring senior level logistics support specialists right now include Alvarez & Marsal, LANXESS, and Kuehne+Nagel, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, defense contractors, third-party logistics providers, and government-adjacent organizations that require experienced professionals to manage complex, high-stakes supply chains.
Are there remote senior level logistics support specialist jobs?
Yes, though many senior roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on coordination they involve. About 31% of senior level logistics support specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in roles focused on systems oversight, data analysis, or vendor management rather than warehouse or distribution floor operations.
What makes a logistics support specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. Rather than executing tasks assigned by others, senior logistics support specialists set priorities, own outcomes across a supply chain or operational area, and often mentor junior staff or lead cross-functional projects. The expectation shifts from following established processes to improving or designing them and resolving complex problems with limited direction.
Which industries hire the most senior level logistics support specialists?
Senior level logistics support specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, complex supply chains where experienced oversight directly affects cost, compliance, and service continuity, making senior expertise a critical hire rather than a convenience.