Logistics Senior Specialist

Location: Mariano Matamoros Dos

Company Description
Fortune Brands began its journey as a publicly traded company (NYSE: FBHS or “Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.”) in 2011, as a successful spin-off from Fortune Brands, Inc. Since then, we have grown organically and through acquisitions, and have delivered strong financial performance. We outperformed and expanded in our categories through the housing market recovery, and executed our strategies through global disruptions, while refining our portfolio for the future.
Today, we are a new company:
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (We are focused on driving our brand, innovation and channel leadership, and winning in supercharged categories.
We are seeking a  Logistics Specialist - Outbound  to join our team in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Outbound Logistics, based in Deerfield, IL, the Logistics Specialist supports outbound logistics strategies, identifies cost and service improvement initiatives, and assists with daily outbound logistics operations across FBIN’s distribution center (DC) network. The Logistics Specialist will focus on network performance, freight cost management, service optimization, and continuous improvement.

This individual will leverage logistics and business expertise to partner cross-functionally while also working independently to identify and deliver value-added opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support all transportation needs, including participation in departmental projects and serve as a project participant for transportation initiatives.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for cost and service through data analysis and engagement with internal and external customers.
Support transportation budget objectives by selecting cost-effective transportation solutions that meet customer service expectations.
Troubleshoot and investigate outbound transportation issues to ensure seamless operations with internal and external logistics partners.
Provide transportation expertise and system support to internal and external FBIN customers across logistics and distribution functions.
Research and resolve transportation delivery and DC-related issues, maintaining proactive communication with internal stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with sales, operations, distribution, and customer service concerning logistics processes and procedures.
Provide transportation expertise and system support on various projects to eliminate non-value-added processes, cost savings opportunities, and collaboration with other FBIN departments.
Minimum of 3 years of logistics experience
Billingual in English in Spanis
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
ERP system experience (Oracle or SAP preferred)
Transportation Management System experience (Mercury Gate or Oracle OTM preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)