Logistics Specialist at 10 Badger Meter, Inc. — Milwaukee, WI
Full job description
When you join us, you'll find:
- Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
- Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
- A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
What You Will Contribute:
As a Logistics Specialist, you'll play a critical role in coordinating domestic and international shipments, optimizing transportation processes, and ensuring products reach customers safely, efficiently, and on time.
This is an opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams across the business, gain exposure to global logistics operations, and help drive continuous improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and execute inbound and outbound shipments across multiple locations.
- Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and export paperwork.
- Evaluate shipping options and select the best carriers based on cost, service, and delivery requirements.
- Schedule, consolidate, and track domestic and international freight shipments.
- Partner with Customer Service, Planning, Credit, and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, including hazardous materials and lithium battery shipping requirements.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to plan, manage, and monitor shipments.
- Conduct shipment and inventory audits to maintain shipping accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Support security and trade compliance initiatives, including CTPAT requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, increase efficiency, and reduce transportation costs.
- Contribute to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives across the operation.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, shipping, receiving, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating shipments and working with carriers, freight providers, or transportation partners.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations.
- Experience with warehouse operations, distribution, or material handling equipment.
- DGD/IATA certification (air freight preferred; ocean freight a plus).
- Forklift certification.
Why You'll Enjoy This Role
- Work with both domestic and international transportation operations.
- Collaborate with teams across the organization to solve real business challenges.
- Drive process improvements that have a direct impact on efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Gain exposure to global logistics, trade compliance, and supply chain operations.
- Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What Makes You Successful
- You communicate effectively and build strong working relationships.
- You proactively identify and solve problems.
- You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail matter.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing and office environment and requires regular use of standard office equipment.
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- Competitive Pay
- Annual Bonus
- Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
- Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
- Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
- Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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