Logistics Specialist

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: The Logistics Coordinator is primarily responsible is to work within the Logistics team to help coordinate outsourced loads, as well as verify that all deliveries are made and invoice correctly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assign carriers to move shipments based on shipment information

• Book and schedule all shipments

• Negotiate carrier rates, and choose carriers based on service levels and profitability targets.

• Monitor carrier performance and report carrier failures.

• Maintain direct communication with the Account Executives and leadership team.

• Ensure all loads are covered that are expected to ship each day.

• Maintain customer and vendor files

• Investigate and resolve freight invoice bills

• Ability to interact professionally with customers and carriers on a daily basis

• Receive and confirm orders for transportation

• Organize transportation in the best conditions, in respect to the quality and the company's timekeeping standards

• Find optimal solutions for transport and communicate solutions to customers

• Establish relationships with clients in pursuit of sustainable business relationships

• Negotiate spot rates with outside carriers to decide effective and profitable means of transportation

• Responsible for the tracking and tracing of shipments with contracted carriers.

• Coordinate with warehouse schedulers to ensure timely shipping

• Maintain relationships with contract carriers, sales force and customers

• Ensure all sales orders and loads are accounted for and delivered as ordered

• Develops and provides analysis of dedicated routes and schedules

• Ensures accurate and timely completion of daily and weekly tasks

• Manages and maintain carrier files and invoice

• Communicate Logistical issues (routing, drivers) with Logistics Supervisor

• Provides weekly KPI/performance data reports to both internal and external parties

• Assists and provides coverage throughout departments during vacations, holidays and irregular work schedules

• Ability and availability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed by the customer

• Responsible for coordinating OS&D issues at the delivery locations

• Create and distribute weekly shipping reports.

• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree required, four-year college degree preferred

• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime when needed

• 1-3 years’ experience in logistics and/or transportation

• Extremely high attention to detail.

• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in changing pressure-filled situations

• Excellent mathematical and reading skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

• Ability to work well with both internal and external customers.

• Proficient in WMS and Office

• Ability to work independently and interface across internal departments

• Excellent customer service, problem solving, communication and decision making skills

• Previously demonstrated proficiency with routing/logistics software

• Strong organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Mathematical Skills- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT:

Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement:

Honor Foods, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination again or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary range?

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Required)
• Contracting Outside Carriers: 1 year (Required)
• Negotiating with Suppliers: 1 year (Required)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Required)
• Transportation: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location