Logistics Specialist

VALTO Inc•Florence, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary backup to the Senior Shipping Coordinator, capable of performing all their duties. The specialist will oversee the RGA process, including mitigation and claims follow-up. They will be responsible for organizing, filing, and disputing freight cargo claims for the Florence location and assisting other sites. The role involves working with the Logistics Manager and carrier customer service to resolve LTL invoice discrepancies, using TMS for bill of lading issuance, freight quoting, and auditing. Daily interaction with corporate sales staff is required to meet customer needs efficiently and accurately. The specialist will handle all transactions for companies 506, 510, and 512, including processing shipments and inventory transactions. They will also tender full truckload freight, communicate with carriers/brokers to ensure timely shipments, and enter FG inventory counts daily in KBM, reporting to management. Additionally, the role includes assisting with data assembly and cleanup for reporting and contract negotiations, along with other duties as assigned by the Material Handling Manager.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Experience with WMS systems, UPS shipping software, and various online freight software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with LTL freight and the claims process.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to participate in meetings and problem-solving efforts.
Knowledge of products.
Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary backup to the Senior Shipping Coordinator, handling all functions including making BOLs and routing freight.
Oversee the RGA process, including mitigation and claims follow-up.
Organize, file, and dispute freight cargo claims for the Florence location and assist other sites.
Resolve LTL invoice discrepancies by working with the Logistics Manager and carrier customer service.
Utilize TMS for issuing bills of lading, freight quoting, and auditing.
Interact professionally with corporate sales staff daily to meet customer needs accurately and promptly.
Handle all transactions for companies 506, 510, and 512, including processing shipments and inventory transactions.
Tender full truckload freight and communicate with carriers/brokers to ensure on-time shipments.
Enter FG inventory counts daily in KBM and report to management.
Assist with assembling and cleaning up data for reporting and contract negotiations.
Perform other responsibilities as needed and requested by the Material Handling Manager.