Logistics Management Specialist

Aeroflow Health – Logistics Management Specialist

Aeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medical equipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology and cutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the home medical equipment segment of the healthcare industry, are among the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the country and recognized on Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

As Aeroflow has grown, our needs to curate an amazing employee environment and experience have grown as well. We’re working hard to ensure that Aeroflow remains a premier employer in Western North Carolina by making constant improvements to our office spaces, thus bettering the everyday lives of the employees that work so hard to service our patients.

The Opportunity

• Within Aeroflow, the Aeroflow Fulfillment Center (AFC) is the core of Aeroflow’s order fulfillment function. As Aeroflow continues to grow and invest in its ability to deliver a world-class customer experience, its investment in distribution/warehouse function is growing as well.
• AFC takes great pride in being a critical part of delivering an exceptional customer experience, and currently fulfills over 300,000 medical supply orders per month from its primary Asheville warehouse.
• Aeroflow is in the early stages of a long-term project to modernize its supply chain operations, steadily adding new technology, automation, and other process efficiencies over the next three years.
• Aeroflow’s growth and investment in its supply chain functions will require a Logistics Manager applying their effort in several key areas…1) optimizing parcel spend and service level selection, 2) internal reporting, including dashboard creation and management, and 3) contract/relationship management and auditing

Your Primary Responsibilities

• We are currently seeking a Logistics Management Specialist, who will be responsible for:

Controlling Parcel Spend

• Creating and managing an automated process for package service level selection that balances user experience and logistics spend.
• Taking a leading role in integrating new Distribution Centers or Third Party Logistics locations with the automated service level selection discussed above.
• Working with both internal and external stakeholders to operationalize saving opportunities as necessary.

Internal Relationship Management and Reporting

• Creating and managing a dashboard for at-a-glance understanding of Aeroflow’s logistics situation, primarily targeted towards those in senior leadership roles but applicable across the organization.
• Responding to ad-hoc requests for forecasting logistics spend, either for individual products or higher level strategic questions.
• Generally understanding Aeroflow’s logistics spend and being the internal source for accurate, topical, and current information within that domain.

External Relationship/Contract Management and Auditing

• Managing the day-to-day relationship with Aeroflow’s logistics providers.
• Spearheading minor negotiations with Aeroflow’s logistics partners to address urgent needs between major logistics RFPs.
• Taking a leading role in any future logistics RFP.
• Working with Aeroflow’s logistics partners in the event that ongoing collaboration is required to operationalize savings opportunities.
• Auditing any contractual documents in the logistics space for compliance and accuracy.
• Employee has an individual responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Compliance is a condition of employment and is considered an element of job performance
• Maintain HIPAA/patient confidentiality

Skills for Success

• Strong analytical skills to accurately track and model logistics spend.
• A broad understanding of carrier options and processes.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in an environment of multiple internal teams plus external vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in the logistics contracting space.
• Confident and effective communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of Aeroflow and vendor staff.
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change within an organization without explicit decision-making power

What Aeroflow Offers

Competitive Pay, Health Plans with FSA or HSA options, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match, 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing parent/ 4 weeks leave for non-birthing parent(s), Additional Parental benefits to include fertility stipends, free diapers, breast pump, Paid Holidays, PTO Accrual from day one, Employee Assistance Programs and SO MUCH MORE!!

Here at Aeroflow, we are proud of our commitment to all of our employees. Aeroflow Health has been recognized both locally and nationally for the following achievements:

• Family Forward Certified
• Great Place to Work Certified
• 5000 Best Place to Work award winner
• HME Excellence Award
• Sky High Growth Award

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make an impact, and an organization with unlimited growth potential, we want to hear from you!

Aeroflow Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.