Logistics Specialist

Location: 7350 Industrial Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106

Shift & Schedule: Full-time | 3rd Shift | Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing transportation operations across the Northeast region, supporting both common carrier and in-house fleet activities. This role ensures efficient load planning, cost control, regulatory compliance, and high service performance while partnering closely with regional planners, 3PL providers, and internal stakeholders.

The position supports a territory of 10,000+ annual shipments primarily across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Fleet Operations (70%)

• Plan, assign, and manage transportation loads for in-house fleet and 3PL providers

• Oversee backhaul and third-party revenue load management

• Coordinate appointment scheduling and delivery information through customer platforms

• Ensure compliance with DOT and DPSG regulations

• Monitor service performance to maintain on-time delivery and operational consistency

• Serve as SAP (TLB) Order Management backup

Cost & Service Metrics (20%)

• Develop and maintain transportation cost and service scorecards

• Track key metrics including cost-to-operate, on-time performance, carrier utilization, and broker usage

• Support implementation of cost savings initiatives

• Analyze transportation data and performance trends

Continuous Improvement (10%)

• • Support initiatives to improve financial and service performance

  • Assist in accurately tracking fleet operating costs by lane and origin/destination

  • Provide recommendations to optimize network efficiency and capacity utilization

• Starting pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour. 

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 5 years of SAP experience

• Minimum 5 years of transportation/logistics experience

• Strong data and metrics analysis skills

• DOT regulations and transportation industry experience required; 3PL operations background preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving ability

• High accountability and sense of urgency

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments

• Strong customer focus (internal and external)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Adaptable and continuous improvement mindset

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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