DutiesandResponsibilities

The duties described above are not inclusive. Additional duties may be permanently assigned or required from time to time due to the need to respond to customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace.

• Carrier Selection and Shipment Planning:
  • Run “Order Fulfillment Workbench” for all distribution centers. Consolidate orders appropriately to save costs.
  • Evaluates and select carriers based on cost, service quality, and reliability.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with carriers.
  • Sets up and manager ad hoc transportation requests and freight quoting.
  • Schedules pickups for EXWORKS loads.
  • Communicates and escalates issues with shipments or carriers as they are discovered.
• Freight Spend Control:
  • Minimizes freight costs while maintaining high service levels.
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders such as Purchasing, Distribution, and Sales to reduce total landed costs through creatively optimizing logistics networks, order patterns, routes, and truck capacity utilization.
  • Reports on key logistics KPI’s such as cost per LBS shipped, cost per mile, cost per unit shipped, on-time pickup rate, on-time delivery rate, damage rate, etc.
  • Finds areas for freight cost savings.
• Shipment Planning and Execution
  • Responsible for planning loads for internal inventory moves such as Plant to DC, and International Plant to Plant; all based on inventory requirements.
  • Plans daily requirements for the DFW logistics network.
  • Primary escalation point for logistics excursions.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain, with a focus on freight and carrier management, international freight, and plant to DC, and last mile delivery.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong history of problem solving and process development.
• Has a strong bias for decision making based on robust data analysis.
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluently speak, read, and write in English
• Spanish bilingual a plus
• Skilled use of computer, Internet, and shipping company websites.
• Basic Math Skills
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work in a loud environment
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment
• DOT 49CFR certification
• 3-5 years experience in a fast paced distribution environment
• Required travel as needed