Logistics And Transportation Specialist

Position:Logisticsand Transportation Specialist

Location:SantaAna,CA.

Duration:12+ Months with Possibility of extension and Conversion.

Job Profile and Description:

This role is designed to monitor shipments that are in transit from the warehouse to the end customer and work with our3PL’s/Carriers to ensure on time delivery.We are currently working a hybrid work schedule that consists of coming in the office Tues-Wed-Thurs

Top must have skills:

- Advanced excel knowledge (dataanalysis-pivot tables-charts-v-lookups)

-Logisticsbackground

- Customer service background

Bachelor's Degree

3years of experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison between3PL and entities

• Maintain above 99% on time IOD collection (within one business day from delivery)

• Maintain above 95% on time POD collection (within team business days from delivery)

• Develop/maintain/analyze daily/weekly/monthly reports and KPIs to ensure operational excellence

• Producing and distribution of department reports to various groups/stakeholders within the Supply Chain network

• Provide status of shipments to various business units within Client.

• Download andanalyze daily snapshots from TMS and WMS

• Manually confirm deliveries [IOD] to TMS

• Manually upload POD’s to TMS

• Maintain daily communication with3PL’s andcarriers to ensure on time delivery

• Identify trends and issues thatcan adversely effect on time IOD/POD collection

• In depth understanding oflogisticsindustry’s standards and best practices

•Attention to detail and ability to identify process improvements and streamline existing processes

• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks

• Exercise judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniquesforobtaining solutions

• Actively support team projects and effectively communicate with team members

• Ad hoc reporting/Project Management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain preferred or3+ years’ experience with3PL warehousing, transportation andcarrier management

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening

• Able to identify standard problems, escalate, and make recommendations

• Advanced Excel knowledge including but not limited to pivot tables, VLOOKUP and other advancedformulas

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) Microsoft Visio experience a plus

• System knowledge of SAP and TMS required

• Strong time management skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up

• Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with limited guidance and direction

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to learn

• Excellent problem solving, decision making, andanalytical skills

• Ability to support weekend, holidays, and overtime requirements as needed

• Ability to travel as needed