PL Specialist

Description

This is an hourly position in Manteno, Illinois reports to the Warehouse Manager. The Logistics Specialist will oversee inbound / outbound transportation operations to ensure on time and accurate deliveries to all warehouses and customers.

Full-time

This job description does not list all the job duties of this position. Duties listed are subject to change based on business and/or management needs. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

• Monitor the transportation scheduling process.
• Facilitate and provide support for on-time deliveries of all shipments.
• Determine the most efficient and economical routing of shipments to include Value Added Services.
• Coordinate the transfer of finished goods to the 3PL sites.
• Coordinate with customers, 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, Brokers, and internal departments on transportation services.
• Input shipment information into customer or freight company’s website.
• Calculate shipment specifics to include cube, pallets, weight, etc.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile transportation cost issues. Address overcharges by carriers.
• Keep Customs Schedule B numbers and freight classifications up to date.
• Prepare customs paperwork as required.
• Investigate the root cause of damage and shortages, file freight claims as required.
• Update On Time in Full report.
• Keep track of transportation industry trends, carrier changes, and export compliance & regulations.
• Participate in Fiscal Year End Inventory count.

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures as directed by management.

• Follow quality control measures to ensure that all outgoing shipments meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Report any quality issues or discrepancies promptly and follow corrective action procedures.

• Communicate (verbally and written) in English.
• Multi-tasking with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve inventory related discrepancies.

• Follow daily and weekly KPIs as directed by Supervisor and Manager.

• High School Diploma, Associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three to four (3-4) years + of proven and relevant work experience, preferably in a 3PL food transportation / distribution setting. Familiar with Parcel, LTL, TL, and International Shipping.
• Experience with Incoterms, National Freight Classification, Export Compliance, and Customs Documentation preferred.