Logistics Specialist

Cellofoam North America Inc.•Greenwood, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Ensure payments are made to vendors within the guidelines of contractual agreements. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. Essential Position Requirements (include but are not limited to): SAFETY FIRST – Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must demonstrate a strong commitment to following all safety standards, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others. Communicate with client, carrier and internal teams to manage and resolve billing and/or rate issues Manage aspects of account setup including generating web users, EDI, BOL and carrier account numbers Establish strong relationships with clients, carriers and internal team members Responsible for daily execution of transportation needs, including tracking and scheduling shipments, communicating status updates with internal team and clients Identify opportunities and offer recommendations to implement solutions and improve cost efficiency by analyzing client’s shipment data Manage and resolve daily carrier service issues, failures and delays Perform critical customer service functions, which include daily interface with assigned clients, order building, expediting, load tendering to LTL and TL incumbent carriers and event exception management Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others. Uses appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns. Maintain a working knowledge and is in full compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal anti-trust laws. Adhere to Cellofoam North America Inc. company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

SAFETY FIRST – Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must demonstrate a strong commitment to following all safety standards, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others.
High School/GED
2 Year Degree or comparable background of work-related experience in accounting
Minimum 2 Years Experience
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Software: Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing using professional etiquette
Must have strong organizational and “follow-up” skills
Ability to pay excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance
Experience analyzing and interpreting written material and quantitative data to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on that data

Responsibilities

Communicate with client, carrier and internal teams to manage and resolve billing and/or rate issues
Manage aspects of account setup including generating web users, EDI, BOL and carrier account numbers
Establish strong relationships with clients, carriers and internal team members
Responsible for daily execution of transportation needs, including tracking and scheduling shipments, communicating status updates with internal team and clients
Identify opportunities and offer recommendations to implement solutions and improve cost efficiency by analyzing client’s shipment data
Manage and resolve daily carrier service issues, failures and delays
Perform critical customer service functions, which include daily interface with assigned clients, order building, expediting, load tendering to LTL and TL incumbent carriers and event exception management
Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others.
Uses appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns.
Maintain a working knowledge and is in full compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal anti-trust laws.
Adhere to Cellofoam North America Inc. company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People.