Logistics Operations Associate

Responsibilities

• Utilize the corporate TMS for carrier selection on outbound and inbound shipments from multiple plant locations across all business units
• Implement the day-to-day transportation plan
• Implement and maintain company policy and standard operating procedures
• Maintain continuous contact and provide assistance to customer service groups, sales, plant purchasing, and plant shipping personnel
• Secure and coordinate uninterrupted transportation services and materials flow to and from North American markets
• Determine optimal mode between truckload, LTL and intermodal based on delivery requirements
• Report cost reduction opportunities within assigned planning markets
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Upon request from the procurement team, prepare any data for the negotiation of carrier services and equipment within assigned planning markets

Requirements

• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 0 to 2 years of experience; 4 + years of work experience in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge and experience in motor carrier transportation preferred
• Knowledge of a Transportation Management System preferred
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Solid customer service skills
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Basic knowledge of SAP or ERP systems is preferred
• Minimal travel required (0 - 5 days per year)

Benefits

• Health benefits including a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance
• JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match
• Paid vacation and paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees
• Basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage
• Tax saving accounts such as health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account
• Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs
• Vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program
• Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range: $51,700.00-$71,100.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Qualifications

The Associate Logistics Operations Associate is responsible for carrier selection and service levels across multiple business units. The Specialist's specific tasks include:

• Use of the corporate Transportation Management System (TMS) for outbound and inbound carrier selection based on cost, service, and level of commitment
• Determine equipment and service level requirements for multiple plant locations across business units and manage carrier selection and performance to meet cost and service expectations
• Maintain continuous contact and provide assistance to customer service groups, sales, plant purchasing, and plant shipping personnel
• Secure and coordinate uninterrupted transportation services and materials flow to and from North American markets
• Determine optimal mode between truckload, LTL and intermodal based on delivery requirements
• Report cost reduction opportunities within assigned planning markets
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Upon request from the procurement team, prepare any data for the negotiation of carrier services and equipment within assigned planning markets