What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at J. Jill?
Overview :
Interfaces with forwarders to schedule and maintain import bookings on the forwarder web sites. Schedules carriers for inbound merchandise deliveries of FCL, LCL, and Air shipments to the Distribution Center. Partners with the Department Manager in the administration & maintenance of inbound volume reports and issuance of reports on a daily basis. Performs all work in accordance with / in adherence to all company safety policies.
Responsibilities :
- Administers daily import bookings in freight forwarder system to ensure merchandise is booked in a timely manner to meet company delivery timelines. Reviews and analyzes discrepancies that occur with bookings and provides guidance to forwarders on timely resolution.
- Maintains inbound reports and their daily issuance to internal and external customers. Updates inbound reports daily with the most current information regarding delivery of merchandise to the Distribution Center for all company divisions. Interfaces with forwarders, brokers, carriers, to gain the most current delivery information.
- Coordinates with Logistics Manager to provide timely information to business partners on delayed shipments as well as timing and action plans for resolution.
- Monitors and reports Dray Carrier performance to Logistics Manager.
- Works with outbound truckload carrier(s) to coordinate truckload delivery to new stores. Supports Tilton Receiving Supervisor on non-merchandise moves to and from stores and the DC.
- Audits forwarder, broker, and carrier bills for accuracy and forwards for approval.
- Performs additional duties as needed.
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