Logistics Specialist

Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of bourbon, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 

With 25,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass. 

Job Description

This is a hybrid role in Perrysburg, Ohio.

This role will be part of a centralized Logistics Team within the Supply Chain Organization and will be responsible for daily shipment optimization and load tendering for a designated geographic region. This position will execute 25,000 annual transactions, equating to a spend of $12MM. This candidate will also build and maintain effective relationships with transportation carriers, Customer Service, and Plant Shipping personnel to ensure that shipments are handled in the most cost-effective manner possible while maintaining exceptional delivery service to the customers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assign and tender shipments to O-I preferred carriers using O-I's transportation management system (TMS) to optimize service, capacity and cost. Manually tender load(s) that have not been accepted through the TMS waterfall carrier selection process by calling carriers to verbally secure capacity to cover the load(s) as required
• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery utilizing the TMS. Proactively follow up as required to ensure desired service results are secured and issues are communicated to all parties · Coordinate first response activity to resolve service issues. Escalate issues as required to the Transportation & Warehousing Leader and/or Logistics Manager
•  Assist carriers in resolving issues regarding loading, unloading, appointments, unplanned accessorial requests, etc. and communicate to appropriate parties as necessary
•  Support shipping/receiving locations with carrier issues, trailer pool coordination, rush shipment arrangements, and problem resolution as necessary
•  Analyze existing shipping processes for possible improvements and provide support for various implementation plans to effect ongoing productivity improvement
• Analyze and monitor carrier capacity commitments and adjust system parameters in order to obtain maximum cost savings and service levels
• Coordinate reverse logistic flow of returns goods and returnable packaging as required.
•  Work with inbound carriers for all modes of transportation and assist the plants with service-related issues
•  Monitor daily shipment transactions to ensure accuracy of outbound/inbound freight payment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics or related field required

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is targeted to be between $60,000 - $80,000 USD.  Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• 10 paid holidays each year 

• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage 

• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 

• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 

• Group Life Insurance 

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 

• Weekly Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 

• Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.