Logistics Accounts Administrator

JOB TITLE: Logistics Accounts Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Materials

REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

LOCATION: Ypsilanti, MI - YIP

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

• Manage all of the various Kalitta Air shipping accounts which includes reviewing user management (i.e. FedEx, Airspace, DHL, mycarrier, etc.)
• Responsible for administrating all aspects of Kalitta Air accounts (i.e. User setup/modification, address changes, internal department code groupings, etc.)
• Review all requests for new logistics accounts.
• Manage FedEx SBP and Surround Select Programs, including but not limited to building a HTS Tariff Code database and the main POC for all concerns pertaining to FedEx.
• Run weekly reports to monitor customs and duties fees on all accounts to ensure any discrepancies are captured.
• File any necessary shipment disputes pertaining to cost discrepancies with appropriate carriers. 
• Electronically file claims for lost / undeliverable shipments and follow-up until case file is closed.
• Collaborate with Logistic account representatives on quarterly report audit trends.
• Explore different avenues to save on transportation costs.
• Assist Materials personnel with rate quote options for their shipments. 
• Review invoices submitted by accounting for approvals to ensure proper billing.
• Coordinate with all stations, vendors and Materials AMOS Administrator to ensure their shipping databases contain accurate shipping details, addresses, POC’s, etc.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Inventory Control Supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable. 

Aviation experience preferred w/ background in navigating and using Inventory Management databases. Microsoft Office experience is required, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Proficient communication skills is a must.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to create / write routine reports and correspondence. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will perform duties in a(n) office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.