Logistics Associate

Oshkosh•McConnellsburg, PA

About The Position

The Logistics Associate contributes to the design, development, and maintenance of the Oshkosh logistics system. The role coordinates logistics routing, freight consolidation, and system metrics to support Oshkosh Corporation’s requirements. It also establishes and reviews routing for delivering materials from origins to manufacturing locations and products to customers and dealers. The position schedules, covers, dispatches, and tracks inbound and outbound freight, including expedited shipments. It monitors routes, lanes, and shipments for service-provider compliance and conformance; communicates with carriers about performance and improvement opportunities; and maintains strong carrier relationships. The associate also supports long-term carrier agreements and the development, collection, evaluation, and analysis of bid requirements and packages. The role combines office-based administrative duties with activity in field or production environments. Office work may involve extended computer use, sitting, and meetings. Field or floor work may involve walking on varied terrain or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise. The role requires shifting between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks. Minimal travel is required. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize competing requirements, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
Experience with web-based software applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Logistics experience within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Schedule, cover, dispatch, and trace inbound or outbound freight, including expedited shipments.
Monitor routes, lanes, and shipments for compliance and conformance by service providers.
Communicate with carriers regarding performance and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain strong working relationships with carriers.
Support the maintenance and implementation of long-term agreements with carrier partners.
Support the development of requirements and quote packages, data gathering, and the evaluation and analysis of bid packages.
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the Oshkosh logistics system.
Coordinate logistics routing, freight consolidation, and system metrics.
Establish and review routing for delivering materials to manufacturing locations and products to customers and dealers.