Logistics Contractor

Westlake•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. The position is responsible for daily LTL and Full Truckload shipment planning. The Logistics Contractor will analyze transportation methods, resolve transportation issues surrounding timely deliveries, and recommend transportation solutions. This position will also maintain current, potential, and past vendor records and cost data.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills required
Intermediate experience with Excel required
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required
Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools
Ability to follows process and standard procedures required
Have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in dispatching, freight management/brokerage, warehousing, or process development.

Nice To Haves

ERP and transportation management system knowledge and usage highly desirable; SAP a plus
Strong skills in routing software
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify the root cause and articulate associated action plans
Have strong decision making and presentation skills
Be results driven self-motivator and proven ability to continuously improve processes and annual metrics

Responsibilities

Arrange for carrier services by specific routing requirements
Provide analysis of current and proposed transportation and operations practices to determine process and cost improvement opportunities
Provide freight analysis and decision support systems for LTL, truckload, and other transportation systems
Develop, format and publish monthly key performance metrics related to customer requirements
Develop relationships with corporate partners and field operations to understand needs, develop solutions and support execution of those solutions.
Audit vendor and agent invoices for accuracy and contract compliance; review and approve transportation invoices for payment
Resolve service issues and help implement processes for continual improvement
Assist with filing of carrier claims.
Compile and maintain current, potential, and past vendor records.
Identify transportation related service and/or cost improvements through industry research.
Other duties as assigned