Logistics Specialist

Yusen Logistics•Jacksonville, FL

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for operational execution and management of all supply chain partners. This position is located in Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

Associates degree, plus one or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be teachable and eager to learn.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment is required.
Strong Analytical skills required.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must demonstrate a curiosity, drive, and initiative to use data collection, analysis and other information gathering skills to determine areas where Yusen has opportunity to improve the product and its performance within its portfolio

Responsibilities

Knowledge of transportation routing in US and Canada
Communicate with shippers and coordinate shipment availability and potential impact to timeline
Maintain strong relationship with carriers nationwide, understand internal truckload carrier compliance requirements, develop and maintain positive carrier relationships
Manage truckload carrier pick up and multi stop execution, tracking, and pricing
Knowledge of LTL carriers, their scope of services and coverage areas
Understand carrier service capabilities, tariffs, and accessorials to properly price
Select optimal shipment mode, service, carrier and routing to meet customer needs
Manage customer order data exceptions, create loads in TMS, bill of ladings and load plans as needed
Track shipments to ensure on time delivery
Problem solve potential late deliveries and evaluate spending additional moneys to expedite, and escalate as necessary
Proactively manage delays and exceptions and escalate to customer as needed
Gather, organize, and report on any additional charges from carriers and/or to customers
Ability to run system reports
Ability to multi task while keeping a high accuracy rate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of understanding of all MS Office tools
Other duties as assigned
Multi Task between accounts while keeping a high accuracy rate.
Relationship building with customers by daily communication on any issues where they might need assistance.
Manipulate large amounts of data accurately with tight deadlines in a high stress environment.
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to work in multiple system platforms
Proactively seek new ideas for continuous improvement