JobsUSALogistics Specialist
Company : West Fraser Timber
Location : Cordova, TN, 38018
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
The Logistics Specialist will primarily handle the daily coordination of truck and rail shipments by partnering with the operations and sales personnel to meet monthly goals within a regional cluster of responsibility. The position will handle multiple tasks assigned to improve logistics performance. The position is based out of Cordova, Tennessee at the U.S. Corporate Headquarters and will report to the US Transportation & Logistics Sr. Manager.
Here's What You'll Do:
- Execute load tendering and support transportation requirements for mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
- Participate in weekly calls with mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
- Daily load planning for mills/operations within regional cluster of responsibility
- Build relationships with transportation providers
- Negotiate competitive rates with transportation providers
- Monitor changes to shipping patterns - seasonality /competing goods for modes, etc.
- Participate in "On call" support program
- Provide PTO support to team of Logistics Specialists
- Develop an understanding of mill inventory and partner with Sales and Operations to ensure target inventories are maintained with mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
- Develop an understanding of mill limitations and constraints for transportation loading within regional cluster of responsibility
- Develop a basic understanding of how/what West Fraser produces by spending time with regional mills/operations to better understand West Fraser Operations Strategy
- Develop basic understanding of how/what we sell by partnering with sales team members to better understand West Fraser Sales Strategy
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
- Two (2) years of transportation experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively multi-task and quickly change priorities
- Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills
- 4-5 years of transportation experience
- Bachelors degree in logistics, supply chain, business or related majors
- Flatbed transportation experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively multi-task and quickly change priorities
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world's largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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