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Logistics Specialist
2026-02-05 Barry-Wehmiller Companies Houston,TXAbout Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Who You'll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as a Logistics Specialist, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our CSI Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You'll Do
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to oversee receiving, storage, tracking, and distribution of materials and equipment across project locations. This full-time, hourly, benefits-eligible position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate custody transfer, maintaining inventory integrity, and coordinating material flow between warehouses, laydown yards, and active job sites. This role requires extensive travel throughout the United States (approximately 75%).
Key Responsibilities
Material Receipt & Inspection
- Coordinate and oversee receiving of project materials and equipment
- Perform initial visual inspection for damage or discrepancies
- Verify deliveries against packing lists and purchase orders
- Document issues and initiate NCRs when required
- Collaborate with QA/QC for technical inspections
- Maintain accurate inventory records in material/logistics systems
- Conduct cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance research
- Track material locations and movements
- Implement and maintain storage organization systems
- Monitor storage conditions (including sensitive equipment)
- Generate inventory reports for project teams
- Coordinate movement of materials between storage locations and job sites
- Manage staging, kitting, and material requests from field teams
- Maintain chain-of-custody documentation
- Coordinate transportation logistics
- Track material usage and installation progress
- Maintain detailed receiving records
- Process certificates, compliance documents, and material paperwork
- Ensure real-time updates in material tracking systems
- Generate routine material status reports
- Maintain equipment preservation documentation
- Interface with project teams regarding material needs and availability
- Work with procurement on delivery schedules
- Communicate with vendors regarding shipment issues
- Support field teams with accurate material information
- Coordinate with warehouse and laydown yard personnel
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or material management
- Experience with material/logistics management systems
- Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inspection procedures
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience supporting industrial or construction projects
- Familiarity with QA/QC processes
- APICS or similar certification
- Experience with preservation and handling requirements
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficiency with inventory/logistics software
- Strong documentation abilities
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving mindset
- Basic technical understanding of project materials/equipment
- Safety-focused work habits
- Inventory accuracy
- Material availability
- Documentation quality and completeness
- Response time to material requests
- Compliance with safety procedures
- Storage organization
- Equipment/material preservation
- Coordination with cross-functional teams
Reports to: Site Material Manager, Project Manager, or designated Logistics Lead.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Extended periods of standing and walking
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
- Valid driver's license
- Warehouse, laydown yard, and construction site settings
- Industrial conditions requiring PPE
- Indoor and outdoor environments
- Extensive domestic travel required (approximately 75%)
- Full-time position
- Hourly, benefits-eligible role
- Flexible hours based on project needs
- Occasional weekend work
- On-call availability may be required
- Travel up to 75% throughout the United States
- Participate in safety meetings and programs
- Support project planning activities
- Assist with annual or project-closeout inventory audits
- Maintain clean, organized storage areas
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Logistics Specialist, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Logistics Specialist but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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