Logistics Specialist This role supports a rapidly growing transportation network by ensuring carrier partners are paid accurately and on time for the loads they complete. As a Logistics Specialist focused on middle mile payment disputes, you will investigate and resolve payment issues, reconcile discrepancies, and support continuous improvement of payment processes. You will work in a high-visibility position within a fast-paced logistics environment, using your operations experience, analytical skills, and customer-focused mindset to deliver best-in-class service to carriers.
Responsibilities:
Identify, investigate, and resolve payment disputes for the transportation services carrier network.
Resolve carrier claims on invoice payments in accordance with established payment policies and contracts.
Review and interpret multiple payment policies and contracts to verify payment requirements and ensure accurate application.
Assess up to approximately 20 different work types to determine the appropriate payment resolution path.
Calculate payment differences and reconcile discrepancies between expected and actual payments.
Maintain the organizations SLA commitments to carriers by meeting quality and timeliness standards for case resolution.
Collaborate directly with carriers and cross-functional internal teams to clarify issues and drive payment resolutions.
Utilize Microsoft Excel and other tools to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and support performance and process improvements.
Apply basic mathematics and data analysis to validate payment calculations and ensure accuracy.
Provide B2B customer support to carrier partners, focusing on delivering a positive and solution-oriented experience.
Leverage logistics and operations experience to understand transportation workflows and their impact on payments.
Essential SkillsHigh school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and other related platforms.
Practical Excel skills, such as working with pivot tables and charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, and array formulas.
Previous logistics or operations experience, with higher-level warehouse experience preferred.
Experience managing large data sets and using data to drive performance and process improvements.
Experience in B2B customer support, supply chain, transportation, freight, or third-party logistics.
Experience in logistics operations and transportation environments.
Ability to perform data analysis to support payment reconciliation and process improvement.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deep dive into complex cases.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
Customer-focused mindset with a passion and drive for delivering excellent service to carriers.
Ability to work independently in an often ambiguous work environment.
Basic mathematics skills to calculate payment differences and validate invoice amounts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications 1+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or equivalent experience (preferred).1+ years of management experience (preferred).Experience with SQL, including querying and analyzing data (preferred).Experience in program management or process ownership within logistics or transportation settings.
Familiarity with third-party logistics operations and freight payment workflows.
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational enhancements.
Alignment with leadership principles such as Deep Dive and Ownership, demonstrating thorough analysis and end-to-end responsibility for outcomes.
Work Environment:
This position is 100% onsite in a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment. Schedules consist of four 10-hour shifts each week, covering all seven days. Typical schedule patterns include a front-half schedule (SundayWednesday), a back-half schedule (WednesdaySaturday), and a donut schedule (Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday). You will work extensively with technology tools such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and potentially SQL-based systems to analyze data and manage payment cases. The environment emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with carriers and cross-functional teams, offering a strong pathway for career growth and potential future opportunities. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.
