Logistics Operations Specialist, North America

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing tactical day-to-day transportation operations for an assigned business area within the North America Logistics Team
• Ensures adherence to sourcing strategy and routing guides by assigning and tendering shipments to carriers using applicable load planning / transportation management systems
• Responsible for executing spot market decisions when routing guide capacity has been exhausted or does not exist
• Daily interaction with carriers to identify and resolve service issues
• Organizes and consolidates LTL shipments into truckloads where applicable, while reducing transportation expense
• Monitors shipments to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery
• Supports shipping locations with rush shipment arrangements and issue resolution
• Acts as a liaison between Sales/Customer Service, Plant Operations, and Procurement stakeholders
• Supports in the development of SOP’s, training, KPI metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and other project work
• Monitor and manage load-level costs, including accessorial review and approvals
• Supports ad-hoc TMS system administration activities, such as managing payable tariffs, rates, and routing guides
• Assist as a backup/backfill with other logistics roles
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• 2-5 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Possesses knowledge of transportation industries, logistics operations, and shipping/receiving processes
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or other relevant software and a working knowledge of a Transportation Management System (E2Open preferred)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $62,300.00 - $106,100.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.