(Logistics) Customer Service Specialist
FNS, Inc. · Joliet, IL · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$60k–$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage contracts and negotiate terms with various vendors, including carriers and warehouse operators, specifically for VMI Hub operations.
- Oversee vendor billing, including meticulous invoice verification and cost validation to ensure financial accuracy.
- Monitor SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance and drive continuous performance improvement among service providers.
- Monitor inventory and inbound/outbound data utilizing WMS (Warehouse Management System) and other integrated logistics systems.
- Analyze and resolve operational issues, such as inventory discrepancies, cargo damages, or transit delays, to maintain supply chain integrity.
- Act as the primary point of contact for communication between customers and vendors to ensure seamless information flow.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments (Operations, Customs, Finance, etc.) to resolve issues and enhance overall process efficiency.
- Prepare regular performance reports and professional materials for customer-facing presentations.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize the VMI model.
- Drive continuous improvement within the hub to meet evolving business needs and operational standards.
Qualifications
- 1-5 years of experience in logistics, SCM, freight forwarding, or warehouse operations.
- Proven experience in vendor management and cost settlement.
- Hands-on experience with WMS (Warehouse Management System) and other logistics-related systems.
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- High proficiency in data management tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Prior experience in VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) operations or battery/manufacturing logistics.
- Solid knowledge of customs procedures and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance.
- Life, STD, LTD Insurance.
- 401(K) Plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Additional Paid time off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.).
- Years of Service Awards.
- Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility).