Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between 3PL, 4PL, carriers, and internal partners.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
• Produce and distribute department reports to various groups and stakeholders within the supply chain network.
• Provide shipment status to various internal business units.
• Download and analyze shipping data from TMS and WMS to identify in-transit status.
• Confirm deliveries (IOD) to TMS.
• Upload documents (POD) to TMS and NERP.
• Maintain daily communication with 3PL, 4PL, and carriers to ensure on time delivery.
• Identify trends and issues that can adversely affect on time IOD/POD collection.
• Actively support team projects and effectively communicate with team members.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. with at least 5 to 7 years of relevant logistics experience.
• Proficient Excel skills (extract data, V-LOOKUP, advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• System knowledge of SAP and TMS preferred.
• In depth understanding of logistics industry’s standards and best practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify process improvements and streamline existing processes.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze information to identify, escalate, and make recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening.
• Strong time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and actively follow up.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to learn.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision making, detail-oriented, and analytical skills.
• Able to support weekend, holidays, and overtime requirements as needed.
• Able to travel as needed – this is irregular and project based.