Logistics Project Specialist (Industrial / Automotive | Global Projects) (relocate to South Carolina)
ARCHE Consulting · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design and optimize global logistics processes.
- Analyze and manage logistics costs (CAPEX/OPEX).
- Support budgeting and investment decisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement.
- Requires 3+ years in manufacturing logistics.
About the role
Logistics Project Specialist
About the employer
We’re partnering with a global manufacturing organization undergoing dynamic growth and investment across multiple production sites. We’re looking for a Logistics Project Specialist who wants to move beyond operational logistics and play a key role in shaping how supply chain processes are designed and implemented.
The Role
This is a project-driven role with strong exposure to cost ownership and investment decisions. You will be responsible not only for designing logistics solutions, but also for evaluating their financial impact, supporting budgeting processes, and driving cost-efficient project execution.
Responsibilities
- Designing and optimizing logistics processes across production environments
- Supporting layout planning and material flow concepts
- Analyzing and managing logistics-related costs (CAPEX & OPEX)
- Supporting budgeting and investment decisions for new logistics solutions
- Evaluating cost efficiency of different scenarios and recommending optimal solutions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, procurement)
- Supporting on-site implementation during key project phases
- Participating in supplier selection and cost evaluation processes
- Monitoring KPIs and identifying cost optimization opportunities
What we’re looking for:
Experience with cost analysis, budgeting, or investment evaluation in logistics / supply chain. “This role combines logistics design with real financial impact – you won’t just plan processes, you’ll influence how money is spent.”
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in logistics / supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to project-based work (implementations, process improvements, new setups)
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with data
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills
- Fluency in English and ability to work in an international environment
- Willingness to travel and be present on-site during key project phases
Nice to have:
- Experience with layout planning / AutoCAD
- Background in automotive or large-scale industrial projects (e.g., greenfield / expansions)
Benefits
- Work on high-impact, international projects in a fast-evolving industrial environment
- Be part of building and optimizing next-generation production and logistics setups
- Gain exposure to multiple sites and global stakeholders
- Clear path toward Project Management / Leadership roles
- Hybrid work model combined with hands-on project exposure
Key skills/competency
- Logistics Process Design
- Cost Analysis
- Budgeting
- Investment Evaluation
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Project Management
- ERP Systems (SAP)
- Excel Proficiency
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- KPI Monitoring
Skills & topics
- Logistics Project Specialist
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Project Management
- Cost Analysis
- Budgeting
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Projects
- Automotive
- Process Optimization
- SAP
- Excel
- CAPEX
- OPEX
- Global Projects
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight logistics project experience and cost analysis skills, tailoring it to the specific requirements of a Logistics Project Specialist.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your experience with ERP systems (like SAP) and advanced Excel proficiency in your application.
- Demonstrate global mindset: Detail any international project experience and your fluency in English, showcasing your ability to work in a global environment.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss past projects, cost-saving initiatives, and how you've collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Technical preparation
Master SAP and advanced Excel functions.,Practice logistics process mapping.,Develop financial modeling skills.,Study cost analysis techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging logistics project.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,Explain a time you influenced decisions.,How do you collaborate with diverse teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Logistics Project Specialist role at ARCHE Consulting?
- The primary focus of the Logistics Project Specialist role is to design, optimize, and manage logistics processes with a strong emphasis on cost analysis, budgeting, and investment evaluation within a global manufacturing organization.
- What are the relocation requirements for this Logistics Project Specialist position?
- This role requires relocation to South Carolina. Candidates should be willing to travel and be present on-site during key project phases as needed.
- What kind of manufacturing environments does ARCHE Consulting operate in for this role?
- ARCHE Consulting partners with a global manufacturing organization that is experiencing dynamic growth and investment across multiple production sites, indicating a large-scale industrial or automotive focus.
- What specific ERP systems are preferred for the Logistics Project Specialist role?
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is required, along with advanced Excel skills, for analyzing data and supporting financial evaluations in this role.
- What are the career growth opportunities for a Logistics Project Specialist at ARCHE Consulting?
- The role offers a clear path toward Project Management or Leadership roles, providing opportunities to build and optimize next-generation production and logistics setups.
- Is this a remote, hybrid, or on-site position for the Logistics Project Specialist?
- This position offers a hybrid work model, combining remote work flexibility with hands-on project exposure and the need for on-site presence during key project phases.
- What level of financial responsibility does the Logistics Project Specialist have?
- The role involves significant financial responsibility, including analyzing and managing logistics-related costs (CAPEX & OPEX), supporting budgeting, and evaluating the cost efficiency of different logistical solutions.