DC Outbound Specialist

Newell Brands•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Distribution Specialist is responsible for managing/monitoring transportation business processes (i.e., Procurement, Order Management, Shipment Planning & Execution) to ensure that solutions are meeting customer requirements. This position will handle repeatable analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements. Position will require both customer and carrier interfacing. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager including but not limited to Over, Short, and Damaged processing, Track and Trace, Seal Safety Ownership, Peak System Team Members, Trouble Shooting and Problem-Solving focus.

Requirements

Proficiency in SAP, OTM and PKMS
Knowledge of transportation best practices and procedures
Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude
Proficient and comfortable with computer systems, and ideally have experience with various retail or distribution computer systems.
A good communicator who is energetic, a quick study and analytical. Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Able to identify and formulate solutions to problems and have extreme attention to detail.
Able to work independently
Attention to detail and organization
Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions as assigned by management
High school diploma or GED
3-5 years in logistics inventory control role or equivalent analytical experience
General knowledge of shipping, receiving and distribution center operation; understanding of transportation best practices and procedures preferred.
Systems knowledge (SAP, OTM, WMS)
Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office Products
Solid analytical skills and problem-solving skills with high detail orientation
Good communication both written and verbal is necessary due to the significant interaction required to ensure alignment and coordination across groups
Ability to plan work on daily basis, work independently, self-motivated
Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions as assigned
Ability to be a team player

Responsibilities

Waving Specialist
Daily communication with Transportation Team/Window to ensure all work is dropped for the day and scheduled to go out on time
Work with office team to ensure the floor has enough work for the day
Manage Yard Management and trouble shoot any issues
Manage vocollect/testing needs for PKMS.
Identify and resolve issues that may hinder operations or invoicing
Have a strong communication and team skills to keep your team on track for the day
Outbound Specialist
Daily housekeeping/safety walks and audits
Daily communication with Team Lead in Outbound Areas to make sure work is completed efficiently and productively.
Work with Waving Specialist to see what workload for the day
Manage trouble shooting shipments that are short or being delayed
Have strong communication and team skills to keep your team on track for the day
Daily Review of staffing needs aligned with workload
Inbound Specialist
Daily housekeeping/safety walks and audits
Daily communication with Team Lead in Inbound areas to make sure work is completed efficiently and productively
Manage all paperwork needing processed for FTZ requirements
Manage warehouse organization of bulk locations to keep flow moving of new items coming in
Manage MIGOS and inner plant moves get done in a timely manner
Have strong communication and team skills to keep your team on track for the day
Daily review of staffing needs aligned with workload