Logistics Specialist

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Full Time Clerical Greenwood Village, CO, US

Salary Range: $72,150.00 To $90,188.00 Annually

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution and continuous improvement of the company's transportation network, with an initial emphasis on full truckload freight management. The role is designed to develop into a multimodal transportation expert through progressive responsibility in truckload, LTL, rail, ocean, warehousing, and other logistics functions unique to the business.

Working closely with the Logistics Manager and Supply Chain leadership, the position will develop expertise in carrier management, transportation procurement, transportation systems, rail fleet operations, transportation analytics, and cross-functional supply chain coordination. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility.

• Coordinate domestic and international freight movements utilizing truckload, LTL, rail, ocean, warehouse service providers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Coordinate carrier capacity and transportation schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while balancing service, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve transportation disruptions, delays, and service issues.
• Coordinate expedited shipments when required.
• Bid and coordinate truckload, LTL, rail, and ocean shipments as appropriate.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight movements with manufacturing, warehouses, suppliers, customers, and other internal and external partners.
• Coordinate equipment movements, including shipments involving customs and cross-border transportation.
• Assist with maintaining an appropriately sized and cost-effective rail fleet to support customer demand and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with transportation providers and logistics partners.
• Manage day-to-day carrier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, performance evaluation, and ongoing relationship management,escalating significant issues to the Logistics Manager as appropriate.
• Identify and communicate carrier opportunities and provide recommendations based on service, safety, capacity, cost, and strategic fit.
• Maintain carrier contracts, insurance documentation, certifications, rate agreements, and other required records in accordance with company policies.
• Manage carrier rates and transportation master data within ERP, TMS, and other transportation systems ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate transportation carrier RFP development, bid evaluation, carrier selection, negotiations, and implementation activities.
• Analyze carrier proposals and make sourcing recommendations based on service, cost, capacity, and strategic fit.

• Serve as a primary user of the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective utilization of system capabilities.
• Work with TMS providers and internal stakeholders to improve system functionality, reporting, rate management, and transportation processes.
• Own assigned transportation reporting and logistics KPIs and dashboards, identifying trends and communicating areas requiring attention or improvement.
• Analyze transportation costs, identify trends, and investigate freight-related P&L anomalies.
• Monitor carrier performance metrics, including on-time pickup, on-time delivery, transit times, claims, and service reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation processes, system utilization, service levels, and cost performance.
• Investigate freight invoice discrepancies, accessorial charges, and payment issues.
• Support freight accruals, transportation budget planning, and cost forecasting activities.
• Ensure transportation costs are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• File and assist in resolving transportation damage, shortage, and quality claims.

• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Warehousing, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support customer service and operational objectives.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the Logistics Manager and Supply Chain leadership in support of transportation planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as backup for the Logistics Manager, Rail Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, or other Supply Chain positions as assigned.
• Lead or independently execute assigned transportation process improvement projects and other special initiatives.
• Support company safety objectives and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
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