Logistics Specialist

Hawkins Careers•Roseville, MN

About The Position

Arranges freight, maintains systems and information, assists with Hawkins driver needs. This position works with other departments and locations to handle daily activity along with identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities. The role is very service-focused; to meet and exceed customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in distribution, logistics, supply chain or related strongly preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation required, dispatch experience preferred.
Specialty chemical, food, and/or pharmaceutical experience preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of government regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, HazMat, etc.)
Experience with LTL, Bulk and Van transportation
MS Office applications skills required; Experience and proficiency with JD Edwards or other ERP preferred.
Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion necessary.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Effective communication skills required – verbal, written and interpersonal.
Proven ability to work well independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

Quote rates to ensure competitiveness.
Source carriers’ capacity by working with current and potential providers.
Build and maintain relationships with freight carriers to ensure customer satisfaction.
Locate carriers for specific loads to meet customer needs and increase satisfaction.
Dispatch trucks to provide timely and thorough support in delivery of product.
Ensure proper fleet size and characteristics to service our customers most effectively with minimal miles driven, fuel usage, weight tolerances and customer constraints.
Plan and schedule distribution services including shipping and delivery to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner.
Ensure customer requirements regarding pick-up time, delivery dates are achieved or offer suitable alternatives.
Maintain courteous and productive relationships with internal and external customers.
Resolve freight related problems both internal to Hawkins and with the carrier base (root cause and corrective action) to increase customer satisfaction and improve efficiency.
Evaluate transfer loads and other delivery methods.
Assist internal partners in load building to improve the overall use of Hawkins systems and other tools.
Assist in the coordination of repairs to equipment used by Hawkins drivers
Work closely with IT to ensure that all freight accruals are accurate, work with accounting to ensure any variances are managed in a timely manner.
Manage the vendor holds, and the accruals that require resolution, to reduce the overall number of invoice match issues.
File claims with the carrier base to ensure accuracy and correct payments.
Handling of the daily exception reports for timeliness and accuracy.
Maintain routes, rates, and primary carrier invoice upload.
Work with ELD reporting and accuracy.
Pull repair and maintenance data as needed
Assist with CAPA database
Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.