Logistics Specialist Jobs

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Pay Rate: $44.00/hour

Location - Herndon, VA

Worker Type - Fixed Weekly

Enhanced PTO/Holidays

Vehicle Operations Analyst & Auditor - Special Transit

• Special Transit Project vehicle tracking and management

• Oversees and daily reporting on every detail of Special Transit vehicles

• Measuring and achieving and reporting on special transit Key Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Liaison to internal multiple teams to ensure for smooth transportation process, tracking of VINs, correct system and status updates to maintain integrity

• Liaison to external vendors to provide updates and address risks / concerns

Role Responsibilities

• Act as direct liaison with supplier partners and internal stakeholders:

o To track and control vehicle status and data and event accuracy throughout the transit process

o To ensure vehicle locations are accurately reflected in systems

o To ensure all vehicles are properly accounted for throughout the transportation process

• Development measurements of KPIs for vendors

• Ensure KPIs for area of responsibility are met: performance monitoring, reporting, issue resolution, etc.

• Perform regular and ad-hoc reporting to Vehicle Logistics, Brand Team and Management (verbal and written communication)

• Drive performance improvement by regularly analyzing and identifying trends during project lifecycle that require change / adjustment to ensure performance and cost effectiveness

• Maintain constant, transparent communication with Vehicle Logistics management, Senior Management and Brand team to ensure highest quality care and avoidance of delayed or missing vehicles.

• Analyze problem areas and implement innovative solutions to achieve KPIs

• Accomplish organizational goals by owning and accepting challenges that drive business improvement

Customer Internal

• Brand Senior Management, Finance and Controlling, Vehicle Logistics External

• Transport Carriers - rail, vessel, truck

• Freight Payment processor

• Customs

• Brand dealership network

Qualifications Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, auditing or accounting field

Education Required

• Bachelors Degree

Desired

• Bachelors Degree in supply chain or data analytics related field

Skills: General

• Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic

• Communication skills - interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written

• Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software

• Integration - joining people, processes or systems

• Problem solving

• Negotiation Skills

• Customer Service

• Process Improvement

• People Skills

• Teamwork

• Managing Processes

• Resource management / Supplier Management

Required

• Strong analytical, communication, and organization skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to stakeholders at all organization levels

• Must work well under pressure and in a very dynamic and changing environment

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills

• Self-motivated and must excel in a minimally managed, high-profile position

• Strong management of timelines & requirements

• Prioritization skills and efficient multi-tasking

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desired

• 1-3 years of experience in vehicle distribution, vehicle processing, vehicle quality or auditing

• Project management experience

• Vendor audit experience

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Not available on a C2C or C2H basis

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.