Logistics Specialist

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Friendly, WV, USA
In-Office
23-34 Hourly
Mid level
Chemical
The Role
Coordinates plant logistics, shipping, material movement, hazardous-material documentation, SAP transactions, inventory records, and small-package deliveries. Partners with logistics vendors, monitors performance and controllable costs, supports annual planning, maintains shipping documentation, resolves service complaints, and contributes to continuous-improvement initiatives. The role requires onsite work five days per week and collaboration across functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Summary:Join our team as a Logistics Shipping and Service Excellence Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you’ll coordinate daily shipping activities, manage SAP transactions, and work closely with vendors to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery. You’ll support inventory control, help solve logistics challenges, and drive continuous improvement across shipping and service processes. If you’re organized, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact and grow your career within a global manufacturing leader.
Please note that this role requires onsite presence five days per week, Monday through Friday
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities Include:

Logistics Coordination & Execution

  • Coordinate the movement of materials, packaging, and bulk shipments within the plant to support timely and efficient production.

  • Manage logistics tracking and reporting using systems such as SAP, Tableau, and Trailer Tracker.

  • Ensure accurate and compliant shipment of hazardous materials, including documentation and labeling.

  • Execute timely and accurate SAP transactions for goods receipts, shipping confirmations, and inventory adjustments.

  • Receive and process small package deliveries, maintaining proper documentation.

Vendor & Cost Management

  • Partner with logistics service providers (Odyssey, BDP, Livingston, etc.) to manage freight operations and optimize performance.

  • Analyze controllable costs (e.g., detention, demurrage) and develop strategies to reduce or prevent them.

  • Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved equipment utilization and off-hiring.

  • Support preparation of the annual operating plan by validating cost data and tracking vendor performance.

Inventory & Documentation Control

  • Maintain accurate inventory records to meet financial reporting and operational needs.

  • Ensure proper organization and retention of both digital and physical shipping documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives from idea generation through implementation.

  • Assist in covering other specialist roles during periods of high demand or absence.

  • Investigate and communicate service complaints to ensure timely resolution.

  • Foster a positive, solution-oriented work environment that supports change, collaboration, and ongoing development.

  • Maintain required training and compliance certifications on time.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

  • Associate's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field

  • 3–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or a related field.

  • Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

  • Experience in driving change, implementing ideas, and supporting process improvements.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.

  • Hands-on experience with SAP ERP or similar systems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The following are preferred qualifications:

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired.

  • APICS certification desired.

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What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $23 - $34

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply!  #BePartoftheSolution

 

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations. 

  • Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage. 

  • Company paid life and disability coverage. 

  • Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets. 

  • Paid time off plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service. 

  • 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution. 

  • Educational reimbursement program, where applicable. 

  • Professional development courses. 

  • Wellness programs and financial education. 

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

 

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

 

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • 3-5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or a related field
  • Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience driving change, implementing ideas, and supporting process improvements
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset
  • Hands-on experience with SAP ERP or similar systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • APICS certification

Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.

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The Company
HQ: Niskayuna, NY
3,911 Employees

What We Do

As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.

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