Logistics Specialist

Job Description:

• The Logistics Specialist is responsible to manage and coordinate the domestic or international movement of assets, products, and materials upon the request of the Business Line.
• They optimize equipment utilization, select the most cost-effective routings and MoTs and plan / book these shipments with approved carriers and 3PLs, comply with the selection of preferred contracted carriers or internal fleet, and secure delivery as per the established service level.
• Be the BL's logistics focal point for their logistics movements.
• Validate transport requests and required delivery dates for a defined geographic region or lane(s) to achieve on-time delivery.
• Prepare equipment load plans per planning standard operating procedures to maximize rental and call-out equipment utilization.
• Leverage planning and use xx checker tools to achieve competitive costs by applying preferred contracted rates.
• Plan effective shipment/truck routings, leverage consolidation/cargo optimization, and maximize backload opportunities to drive down costs where possible.
• Monitor shipment execution, track shipment movements and manage deviations with our logistics suppliers while keep internal stakeholders updated.
• Manage weekly fixed schedules and regional milk runs.
• Issue work orders before each move with associated cost approvals.
• Identify logistics network improvement projects or opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance of transports with the international transport regulations.
• Monitor cargo moves status and performances and investigates deviations.
• Implement proactive and corrective measures combined with appropriate communication when early warning signs of deviation are detected.
• Assess carrier performance with respect to on-time delivery and on-time pickup.
• Manage international or domestic logistics movements ensuring compliance with Client policies and processes as well as local regulations including but not limited to finance, personnel, LTC guidelines and QHSE.
• Ensure proper storage of electronic documents in the system.
• Act as the interface with the Import/Export Teams and assure smooth communication flow between parties.
• Participate in the performance analysis meeting.
• Monitor and capture logistics milestone data in the business system.
• Report any deviation in QUEST and follow up on action plan to ensure continuous improvement on service quality.
• Obtain the necessary freight cost approval from the Business line representatives and shortlist offers from Freight Forwarders in the bidding system.
• Logistics Specialist can report into a Logistics Manager or Logistics Supervisor at Geo Unit or SCC (LCT or DSC) based on the specific location of the role.

• Forklift / Overhead Crane / Break out machine operations – training can be provided if no prior experience with Overhead crane / Break out machine
• Logistics experience with ability to load / unload trucks
• Computer proficiency to maintain records and update business systems.