Logistics Specialist

General Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, integrity and accuracy of data
• Undertake detailed and thorough logistics analysis
• Ensure analysis is in line with business goals and targets
• Make recommendations based on findings and analysis
• Produce forecasts and estimates to aid financially sound decisions and cash flow planning
• Ensure logistics costs are monitored, managed and under control
• Collaborate with manager or stakeholders to determine effective solutions
• Set up and provide regular reports and data relating to specific areas of the logistics process such as supplier analysis, transportation costs
• Track logistics trends and use information to recommend changes
• Utilise knowledge and research methods to benchmark logistics activities and to drive best practice results
• Work with Logistics and other appropriate staff to resolve issues as and when required
• Provide additional analytical support as required

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Job Description

• Schedule inbound & outbound shipments
• Manage relationships with Freight forwarders and 3PL’s
• Manage shipping documents and ensure compliance with global trade and transportation regulations
• Proficient in supply chain software and Warehouses Management systems

Pay

Base Salary Range: $62,080.00 - $85,360.00

Schedule

Based at the Dynapower site in South Burlington, VT