Logistics Specialist

Summary

The logistics specialist manages all shipments through a Transportation Management System (TMS), coordinates with internal and external teams, and ensures timely delivery. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing shipments, communicating with customers and carriers, managing inventory, and resolving delivery issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, processes, and reviews shipments to customers in the most cost-effective and timely manner.
• Creates Bill of Ladings, packing lists, NAFTA and other necessary documentation.
• Communicates with internal team members and external customers and carriers.
• Helps manage and resolve escalated situations with the APC logistics Manager.
• Plans and schedules transportation routes for maximum efficiency.
• Tracks shipments and maintains accurate records of inventory.
• Communicates with suppliers, carriers, and customers to ensure timely delivery.
• Implements cost-saving measures such as consolidating shipments or negotiating rates.
• Maintains compliance with transportation and logistics regulations.
• Monitors and improves logistics processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Qualifications

  • Associate’s (A.S.) or Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Logistics or Business; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to communicate clearly to every level of the organization.
  • Ability to assemble and present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Absenteeism: at work every day on time.
  • Uncompromised accuracy.
  • Utilize APC computer software applications (Radius, AS400, QT9, Filemaker Pro, etc).
  • Communication skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Deadlines.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Fork truck license.
  • Independence.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Shift work.
  • Team: work as a member/with all employees.
  • Physical demands: occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock; moderate noise level; occasional manual lifting up to 50 lbs.