Logistics Specialist

Scheels All Sports•Fargo, ND

About The Position

The Campus Logistics Specialist role focuses on problem-solving and coordinating shipping logistics for Scheels stores, ensuring efficient movement of products in and out of locations. The job involves analyzing the best shipping methods, coordinating with vendors and the internal logistics team, and troubleshooting transit-related issues. In addition, the Logistics Specialist brings extensive experience and a deeper understanding of the role, works with minimal supervision, and proactively contributes innovative ideas and solutions to improve team performance and operations The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to manage various logistics tasks and resolve shipment issues in a timely manner

Requirements

Customer Service Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
Culture Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
Team Mentality Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
Teach-ability Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Dress Code Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
Efficiency Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines
Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will have experience routing freight or a rudimentary understanding of logistics terminology and practices
Proficient in basic math and Microsoft Excel functions

Responsibilities

Shipping Method Analysis : Evaluating the most effective method (small package, LTL, or FTL) for product shipments
Coordination of BOLs : Setting up Bills of Lading for less-than-truckload (LTL), Consolidation and full truckload (FTL) shipments
Collaboration : Work closely with the logistics team, vendors, Campus offices, and stores to manage shipping plans and resolve any issues that arise. Additionally, you will have opportunities to partner with other teams within the Supply Chain office, contribute to cross-functional projects and enhance overall efficiency
Vendor & Freight Compliance : Ensuring vendors adhere to shipping windows, protocols, and guidelines
Claims Management : Filing damage or shortage claims and resolving freight-related issues
Tracking & Communication : Monitoring product movement, updating stores on inbound shipments, and providing estimated arrival dates
Variance Audit : Review shipping cost variances to check if they are fair. If the updated rates are found to be unfair, file a dispute with the carrier
Analytics : Periodically compile data to support decisions about carriers and shipping practices