Logistics Specialist
West Fraser · Memphis, Tennessee, United States · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Execute load tendering and support transportation requirements for mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
- Participate in weekly calls with mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
- Daily load planning for mills/operations within regional cluster of responsibility
- Build relationships with transportation providers
- Negotiate competitive rates with transportation providers
- Monitor changes to shipping patterns – seasonality / competing goods for modes, etc.
- Participate in “On call” support program
- Provide PTO support to team of Logistics Specialists
- Develop and understanding of mill inventory and partner with Sales and Operations to ensure target inventories are maintained with mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
- Develop an understanding of mill limitations and constraints for transportation loading within regional cluster of responsibility
- Develop a basic understanding of how/what West Fraser we produce by spending time with regional mills/operations to better understand West Fraser Operations Strategy
- Develop a basic understanding of how/what we sell by partnering with sales team members to better understand West Fraser Sales Strategy
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- 1 to 5 years of transportation experience
- Ability to work in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Demonstrated skill juggling multiple priorities
- Demonstrate a high level of urgency with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills
- Highly process-oriented with proven ability to follow and improve structured workflows
Preferred Skills
- 4-5 years of transportation experience
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business or related majors
- Flatbed transportation experience