Inbound Logistics Specialist - Ocean

Webstaurantstore • Lititz, PA

53d • Remote

About The Position

The WebstaurantStore is the leading e-commerce website to meet the purchasing needs of food service professionals worldwide. WebstaurantStore, a Clark Associates company, is looking for proactive, detail-oriented candidates to join our growing company as a Logistics Specialist on our Inbound Transportation Team within our Logistics Department. The Logistics Specialist role is responsible for management of the booking and container flow for all inbound shipment volume. This role focuses specifically on tasks such as daily reporting, internal and external stakeholder relationship management, carrier rate and contract ownership, process improvement initiatives, and booking exception management through various communication channels.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Ocean Import.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Innovators who can share past examples of implementing process improvements that created time or cost savings in various settings.
• Able to think like an entrepreneur, challenging the status quo and having a drive for process improvement.
• Able to work autonomously to take initiative and ownership of complex problems to find creative solutions.
• Able to leverage data to support proposed solutions.
• Adept at communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
• Able to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities.
• Team players who bring their unique perspective to enhance our inclusive culture.
• Able to flourish in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external stakeholder communication to ensure high service levels.
• Maintain and foster relationships with procurement, ocean carriers, booking agents, and freight forwarders to problem solve, provide additional support, and make proactive decisions.
• Identify and execute process improvement initiatives to ensure highest team efficiency.
• Identify and action opportunities for cost reduction in the network.
• Daily booking exception communication and problem solving through email.
• Daily reporting to monitor carrier performance, cargo ready date discrepancies, and other buyer / vendor communication challenges.
• Act as a subject matter resource to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other teams to accomplish department goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees