Logistics Specialist
Company: Yusen Logistics
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
The Logistics Specialist plays an integral part in providing our
clients with the effective and efficient operational execution and
management of all supply chain partners .
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of transportation routing in US and
Canada
- Communicate with shippers and coordinate shipment availability
and potential impact to timeline
- Maintain strong relationship with carriers nationwide, u
nderstand internal truckload carrier compliance requirements ,
develop and maintain positive carrier relationships
- Manage truckload carrier pick up and multi stop execution,
tracking, and pricing
- Maintain knowledge of LTL carriers, their scope of services and
coverage areas
- Understand carrier service capabilities, tariffs, and
accessorials to properly price
- Select optimal shipment mode, service, carrier and routing to
meet customer needs
- Manage customer order data exceptions, create loads in TMS,
bill of ladings and load plans as needed
- Track shipments to ensure on time delivery
- Problem solve potential late deliveries and evaluate spending
additional moneys to expedite, and escalate as necessary
- Proactively manage delays and exceptions and escalate to
customer as needed
- Gather, organize, and report on any additional charges from
carriers and/or to customers
- Run system reports General Competencies
- Relationship building with customers by daily communication on
any issues where they might need assistance.
- Manipulate large amounts of data accurately with tight
deadlines in a high stress environment.
- Proactively seek new ideas for continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Associates degree, plus one or more years' related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Strong Analytical skills
- Basic computer skills including experience utilizing Microsoft
software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to
multitask while keeping a high accuracy rate in a fast-paced
environment.
- Must demonstrate a curiosity, drive, and initiative to use data
collection, analysis and other information gathering skills to
determine areas where Yusen has opportunity to improve the product
and its performance within its portfolio
- Bilingual Spanish preferred The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are
not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required.
Benefits
Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month
following start date
- 401k with a company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition
Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation , and much
more.
Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility
requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective
policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human
Resources.
About Yusen Logistics (Americas )
Yusen Logistics is a leading global provider of International
Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, and Supply Chain Solutions.
With over 24,000 employees across 45 countries, our extraordinary
employees work towards a common goal of providing large and small
companies across a variety of industries the logistics support they
need to meet the demands of their customers.
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and
is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing
equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to
race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status,
uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender
orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
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Keywords: Yusen Logistics, Jacksonville , Logistics Specialist, Professions , Jacksonville, Florida
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