Logistics Specialist Jobs

Gentis Solutions is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our team. This contract-to-hire position is located in Lexington, KY. The ideal candidates will have the required skills listed below and be eligible for employment in the United States.

Requirements

• Highly analytical with the ability to understand/resolve complex operational issues involving numerous, ever-changing variables and constraints
• College degree or 1+ years of related experience
• Ability to identify/communicate system issues quickly and effectively
• Good organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to identify new methods/processes, determine impact and develop an implementation plan

Desirable Skills

• Experience in warehouse shipping/receiving, supply chain, general freight hauling, direct store delivery and backhauling transportation operations
• Proficient in TMS, specific to JDA fleet management, One Network and i-Trade, procurement applications and Company web applications
• Team-oriented leadership experience

Typical Duties

• Prepare reports and explain financial performance related to managed freight
• Review transportation metrics to suggest and implement steps to achieve improvements
• Review costs and profitability on company-managed lanes regularly
• Plan all outbound store delivery orders while meeting precise delivery times (PDTs), maximizing trailer cube and minimizing miles driven while also reducing empty miles
• Tender freight orders to preferred company carriers
• Audit freight payment process for accuracy and timeliness through current freight payment systems
• Promote movement of inbound freight on the company's available fleet resources
• Must be able to perform the essential function of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Maintain accurate route plan data from daily routing sessions and report results
• Establish routing guides for all new inbound business to ensure lowest cost and greatest revenue while maintaining excellent service
• Procure freight, identify transportation requirements, handle freight bid negotiations and make carrier selection
• Maintain the ability to work various shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays
• Coach and mentor staff in the performance of duties; provide transportation supervisor with feedback
• Perform what-if routing analysis and continually strive to find efficient ways to route and reduce transportation costs
• Maintain the Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Monitor inbound TMS to ensure carrier acceptance and rating of shipments
• Plan, schedule, and route vendor pickups as direct store delivery backhaul returns