Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The POS Sr. Logistics Specialist provides Freight Budgets, Distribution Lists, Tracking and Reconciliation for close to 1,000,000 shipments delivered annually. Daily tasks include proper routing of LTL/FTL/Parcel shipments between print locations, Project based tracking for multiple Project Managers, and Strategic planning of package/pallet sizes to provide Freight Estimates and achieve on-time delivery percentage of 98%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Main responsibilities are to source transportation for DC, Small Package, Bulk, and Consolidation distributions.

DC Shipments

• Create freight budgets
• Recruit and Manage carrier base.
• Utilize tribal and current industry knowledge to be cognizant of head-haul/back-haul market pricing and seasonal trends to ensure we are price-competitive.
• Work with carriers on the right mix of modes (Less than TL, Truckload, Intermodal, Etc.)
• Collaborate with printers on pallet builds to maximize trailer cube opportunity.
• Execute Warehouse P.O. audits, and provide daily service reporting metrics back to the business
• Conduct Transportation bids on a project basis to foster competitive pricing
• Conduct semi-annual reviews with rostered 3PL’s to review service and pricing trends
• Execute correction of errors and adherence plans for underperforming carriers.

Small Package Shipments

• Create freight budgets
• Serve in advisory role to help interpret small package “fine print” and avoid unnecessary costs if possible.
• Become an expert on Small Package contracts and Service Agreement Standards
• Contribute and assist on Small Package Bids with UPS/FEDEX
• Collaborate with internal Project Managers and Vendors to minimize shipping carton builds to avoid accessorial charges where possible.
• Create distribution lists, provide daily service reporting, audit and execute for reships or other work arounds.
• Work with accounting to complete bill audit and pay.
• Assist Director with Small Package Global Rep interface and QBR’s

Consolidation Programs

• Advisory role-lead to help determine geographic location for best pricing and equipment availability options.
• Work with printers, carriers, and internal customers to help in determining the best pallet/product ‘footprint’ to maximize dollars and minimize damage.
• Create master consolidation pick sheets to identify the # of master kit types and pull-sheet details.
• Assist in load-plan blueprint for both inbound and outbound loads. Help determine best modes of transportation. Each program is unique based on timelines, equipment availability, dock-space restrictions.
• Implement transportation bid, select carrier, and assign the program.
• Daily monitoring and service reporting through to completion.
• Maintain library of projects and maintain service level %’s by project and aggregately
• Work with Prototype and Design Manager on periphery projects providing input on cost implications
• On-site trips for management of Large DC project execution – work arounds – suggestions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Graduate

Experience: 4 years Logistics Experience

Special Skills/Qualifications: Strong Phone/Communication Skills and Advanced Excel Skills

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