Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manages freight RFPs, negotiations, and vendor selection processes.
• Analyzes all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products or supplies. Evaluates and makes decisions on optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and frequency.
• Assembles service metrics reports for distributors and carriers.
• Evaluates the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
• Designs models for use in evaluating logistics programs and services.
• Creates and implements policies and procedures for logistics activities.
• Consults with key department leaders to support continuity of supply during emergency scenarios.
• Negotiates transportation rates, terms, and services.
• Establishes and monitors specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Resolves issues and implements solutions related to transportation, logistics systems, imports, exports, and customer concerns.
• Assesses and monitors product import and export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Maintains metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training and safety records.
• Implements customer-specific requirements, such as internal reporting and customized transportation metrics.
• Participates in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, and performance evaluation.
• Ensures carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery.
• Communicates freight transportation information to customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders using transportation management systems, electronic logistics marketplaces, or freight information systems to improve efficiency, speed, and service quality.
• Develops plans and sets goals to reduce carbon emissions associated with storage and transport activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits of each.
• Minimum of five years of transportation experience required.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and computer skills required.
• Ability to work accurately, manage competing priorities, and respond to business needs in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and comprehend complex instructions and correspondence.
• Excellent business math skills.
• Pragmatic analyzing skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Arrowstream or other inventory, contract management, or spend management software preferred.

Physical Demands

• Primarily works in an office environment using a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment for extended periods.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and may occasionally require standing, walking, reaching, grasping, handling objects, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Travel may be required for up to 30% of the time.