Logistics Specialist

West Fraser•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist will primarily handle the daily coordination of truck and rail shipments by partnering with the operations and sales personnel to meet monthly goals within a regional cluster of responsibility. The position will handle multiple tasks assigned to improve logistics performance. The position is based out of Germantown, Tennessee at the U.S. Corporate Headquarters, and will report to the Logistics Manager.

Requirements

1 to 5 years of transportation experience
Ability to work in a Fast-Paced Environment
Demonstrated skill juggling multiple priorities
Demonstrate a high level of urgency with attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively multi-task and quickly change priorities
Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills
Highly process-oriented with proven ability to follow and improve structured workflows.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

4-5 years of transportation experience
Bachelors degree in logistics, supply chain, business or related majors
Flatbed transportation experience

Responsibilities

Execute load tendering and support transportation requirements for mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
Participate in weekly calls with mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
Daily load planning for mills/operations within regional cluster of responsibility
Build relationships with transportation providers
Negotiate competitive rates with transportation providers
Monitor changes to shipping patterns – seasonality /competing goods for modes, etc.
Participate in “On call” support program
Provide PTO support to team of Logistics Specialists
Develop and understanding of mill inventory and partner with Sales and Operations to ensure target inventories are maintained with mills/operations in regional cluster of responsibility
Develop an understanding of mill limitations and constraints for transportation loading within regional cluster of responsibility
Develop a basic understanding of how/what West Fraser we produce by spending time with regional mills/operations to better understand West Fraser Operations Strategy
Develop basic understanding of how/what we sell by partnering with sales team members to better understand West Fraser Sales Strategy
Special projects and other duties as assigned