Logistic Specialist III

Job Description

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team responsible for ensuring the seamless operational execution of logistics within a major supply chain network. As a Logistic Specialist III, you will be integral in supporting regions and shippers, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery of freight across various hubs. You will play a key role in addressing disruptions, analyzing network trends, and contributing to the delivery of a world-class transportation product.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers, carriers, railroad partners, vendors, suppliers, stakeholders, and program managers
• Pull and analyze data from numerous databases using Excel, SQL, and other data management systems
• Understand performance metrics to drive business results
• Rectify disruptions and breaks in the process, following standard work to make informed decisions
• Provide real-time customer experience in a fast-paced operating environment
• Systematically escalate problems or variances to relevant owners and teams
• Deliver and ensure follow-through on resolutions to ensure information delivery
• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, measuring and identifying activities performed
• Communicate findings and data trends both verbally and in writing

Essential Skills

• Critical thinking skills to make inferences and informed decisions
• 1+ years of experience working with computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Drive for results and interest in logistics and transportation
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and data analysis functions
• Proficiency in managing large data sets to drive performance and process improvements

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in logistics or transportation
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Proficiency in reading and taking direction in English
• Experience with SQL is a plus
• Experience using Inventory Management Systems
• Understanding of inventory control methodology
• Demonstrated positive work attitude and leadership skills
• Commitment to a culture of safety
• Bachelor's degree is preferred

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with a 4/10 schedule. Shifts are either Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, from 6:30 am to 5 pm or 6 am to 4:30 pm. The role includes a mix of in-office days, with the front half of the week in the office on Monday and Tuesday, and the back half on Thursday and Friday.