Logistics Specialist

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to support daily logistics operations through detailed administrative work, shipment planning, documentation management and coordination with internal teams and carriers.  The Logistics Specialist ensures that inbound and outbound shipments are accurately prepared, efficiently scheduled, and fully compliant with company procedures and regulatory requirements. 

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR/TO:

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments from order release through delivery confirmation, ensuring all logistics activities are properly documented.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), shipping labels, customs forms, and packing lists.Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure timely staging, loading, and dispatch of shipments.
• Track shipment progress and address delays, discrepancies, or exceptions with carriers and internal departments.
• Maintain organized records, logs, and filing systems for audits, compliance, and reporting.
• Select appropriate carriers and optimize shipping methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure all shipments comply with internal policies, contract requirements, and applicable export/import regulations.
• Support cross‑functional teams—including sales, production, logistics, and inventory—with accurate scheduling, documentation, and shipment coordination.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline logistics processes and administrative workflows.
• Develop and maintain shipment schedules to align with production timelines, inventory availability, and carrier capacity.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery windows with carriers to ensure efficient routing and minimal delays.
• Plan shipment consolidation, mode selection, and load optimization to reduce freight costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Review upcoming orders to anticipate logistics requirements and adjust plans proactively.

 YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Minimum 2 years experience in logistics or supply chain operations preferred. 
• Experience in using MRP/ERP, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Problem-solving capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Educational background in logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. 

Security

• Must be able to meet CGP requirements

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protect

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