Logistics Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Daily tracking of end-to-end international and domestic freight shipments for Traded Goods business: Booking Process > Coordinate Customs Brokerage > Arrival & Delivery Management > Shipment Invoicing
• Coordinate international shipments, including imports and exports
• Ensure import compliance and procedures are followed
• Coordinate transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
• Preform invoicing tracking, document collection, and reviewal
• Performs required inventory transactions in the ERP (SAP) systems
• Perform receipts/production/shipping postings in customer ERP (SAP) systems.
• Pull reports from ERP system (SAP) and summarize data.
• Provide excellent communication to all interested parties regarding transport arrangements and status on a regular basis from departure to arrival of cargo
• Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically, seeking input to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions
• Assist with capacity planning requirements
• Backup CSRs for on critical functions, documentation and order fulfillment
• Monitor, documentation collection, and assist with miscellaneous non-Traded Goods shipments

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS:

• Receive booking / loading /shipping information for tracking
• Provide daily report of shipments/inventory status
• Preform daily transactions in SAP
• Proved Proof of Delivery (POD)
• Assist with capacity planning requirements
• Provide daily report of shipments/inventory status
• Provide feedback on carriers & forwarders performance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Excellent communication skills.

· Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with a high level of organization.

· Ability to research, problem solve, take initiative, and lead within set parameters.

· Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast paced changing environment

· Knowledge in domestic and international transportation preferred.

SKILLS:

• Ability to consistently demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with vendors, customers, colleagues, and supervisors in professional and constructive manner
• Planning and organizing multiple duties and coordinating multiple projects to meet timelines with limited direct supervision, with a high level of accuracy.
• Inventory management and logistics skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. SAP experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compose clear and concise correspondence.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with others.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or another related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or industry experience is beneficial but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Galena, KS 66739 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000