Logistics Specialist

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LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical Inc.

Logistics Specialist

Location: ABS Compounding Facility Ravenna Ohio
Department: Logistics
Reports To: Logistics Manager

Position Summary

LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical Inc. (LGCOP) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Specialist to support and coordinate outbound transportation operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders are shipped accurately and on time while collaborating closely with production sales warehouse teams carriers and third-party logistics providers.

The ideal candidate has experience managing transportation logistics strong SAP/ERP skills and the ability to resolve issues quickly while maintaining excellent customer service. The position reports to the Logistics Manager and is based at our ABS Compounding Facility in Ravenna Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track outbound shipments to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Plan transportation activities and schedule LTL and FTL carriers.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation including Bills of Lading commercial invoices certificates of origin and customer-specific shipping labels.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales Production Warehouse and Logistics teams to prioritize shipments and ensure product availability.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively communicate delivery updates and potential delays.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for logistics-related customer inquiries.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure timely order processing and transportation execution.
• Review and process transportation-related invoices and support logistics cost management activities.
• Maintain accurate logistics data within SAP and other inventory management systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency service and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating transportation warehousing and carrier operations.
• SAP or ERP system experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Knowledge of import/export processes customs compliance duties and HTS classifications.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence experience.
• Forklift certification.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and sense of urgency.
• Effective collaboration across departments and external business partners.

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and manufacturing settings and may require occasional walking standing lifting and interaction with production operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.