Logistics Specialist/Lead

Mars

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Logistics Specialist/Lead LOGISTICS B4-II Franklin, TN We’re looking for an individual contributor with recognized skills in a specialized role in the field of Distribution/Transportation. What are we looking for? Minimum Bachelor's Degree OR 2 years of relevant experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Excellent Verbal Communication Ability to builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain 1-5 years experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain; carrier facing Knowledge of transportation Management system applications, routing and dispatch software What will be your key responsibilities? Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required. Carry out a range of supplier management activities, either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role. Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan. Help manage clients by carrying out standard activities and providing support to others. Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing systems and protocols. Develop personal capabilities using existing formal and informal training opportunities, while also coaching others as required. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. #LI-AS2 #LI-Onsite Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree OR 2 years of relevant experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Ability to builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain
• 1-5 years experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain; carrier facing
• Knowledge of transportation Management system applications, routing and dispatch software

Responsibilities

• Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required.
• Carry out a range of supplier management activities, either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Help manage clients by carrying out standard activities and providing support to others.
• Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing systems and protocols.
• Develop personal capabilities using existing formal and informal training opportunities, while also coaching others as required.

Benefits

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level