Logistics Specialist

Position Title: Logistics Specialist (S3)

Company Summary:

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$100B.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for performing administrative, clerical and support functions in a fast paced, high volume environment to ensure the accurate, efficient, and timely shipping, receiving, storage and retrieval of telecommunications equipment and components in support of the needs of the warehouse logistics operation. Position responsibilities may involve lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Completes driver check-in and out procedures as needed
• Directs facility’s outdoor transportation traffic flow for both inbound and outbound freight directions

• Monitors and manages performance to ensure that all logistics tasks are meeting customer service level requirements

• Prepares necessary domestic and export shipping documents; confirms orders in appropriate ERP (Oracle & JDE)
• Coordinates and expedites inventory flow with carriers by closely interfacing with Warehouse Supervisors, Warehouse Operators, Supply Chain personnel, and other transportation providers
• Analyzes and corrects shipping & receiving/recording discrepancies in appropriate ERP as required with emphasis on accurate accounting procedures
• Ability to contribute and partner with Strategic Sourcing and Analytics Performance Management Teams to develop contractual solutions for best cost to serve transportation options
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Warehouse Manager
• Schedules inbound deliveries and coordinates trailers requiring unloading to reduce detention costs
• Confirms receipts of all inbound materials and provides Material Planning and Logistics with collected data
• Tracks and reports weekly all inbound/outbound shipments and works with vendors and customers to reconcile any discrepancies, including overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
• Orders any shipping supplies to maintain efficient supply to keep the Warehouse Logistics Operation going
• Assists with periodic cycle counts and physical inventory (PI) counts
• Assists with researching and resolving inventory variances
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Warehouse Manager

Expectations

• Experience with inventory in the Telecommunications/ISP/Fiber Optic space
• Strong MS Office and data entry skills
• Previous experience with Vendor online portals
• Understanding of UPS/FedEx shipping software
• Oracle & JDE Inventory Management experience

• OSHA Fork Truck training and experience
• Must pass drug screening and background check

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent years of experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a team based/fast paced Distribution/Logistics environment preferred
• Previous experience in a warehouse and/or purchasing environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, accuracy, work standards, initiative and managing work
• Must have strong communication skills

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: N/A

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: Works in a normal warehouse setting and may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Travel may be required.

Additional Information: Crown Castle has a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy in place requiring vaccination by your employment start date, unless approved for an accommodation or otherwise prohibited by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)