Vehicle Distribution Logistics Specialist

The Pasha Group•National City, CA

2d•$67,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Position at The Pasha Group Information for California residents about our collection and use of job applicant personal information can be found here: Privacy Practices Job Summary The Vehicle Distribution Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of planning, delivering, and executing high performance transportation management solutions. This includes but is not limited to the movement of trucks and vehicles (both new and used) between ocean terminals, warehouses, and railroad ramps by organizing, assessing, and evaluating the capacity, schedules, and equipment pickup and delivery activities for various transportation hubs for various business units. Primary Objectives Prioritize, coordinate, and schedule deliveries for multiple business units for locations on West Coast to Hawaii routes as well as Southern California dealer deliveries. Analyze, track, and monitor Key Performance Metrics which may include drayage costs, per diem, transit time, etc. Deliver a high level of customer service and quality to enable the movement of trucks and autos on a timely and efficient basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (HSED) required
Valid state-issued driver license and acceptable driving record required
Transportation Worker Identification Credential required
1-3 years of related experience in dispatching and line haul carriage / trucking operations required
Experience working with third party vendors, contractors, and suppliers. required
Knowledge and understanding of related regulations, quality standards, and operating procedures.
Customer relationship skills with the ability to work with a variety of different customers.
Ability to complete multiple tasks and activities and deliver on multiple competing priorities.
Ability to work with numbers, detail orientation, and analytical thinking skills.
Strong business communication including verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications at the following levels: ? Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint: Basic level of skill

Nice To Haves

Some college-level coursework preferred
Vehicle and capacity planning experience within the transportation and logistics industries, including experience scheduling and coordinating deliveries. preferred
Prior experience working in a union environment a plus preferred
Vessel planning, inventory control, audit and reconciliation skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with management to develop, audit, and reconcile customer rate structures.
Schedule/dispatch trucking for both Terminal to Terminal and Terminal to Dealer work.
Monitor and coordinate all westbound Hawaii cargo.
Confirm and update accurate E.T.A. information, voyage cut-off requirements, and provide advance notification of early arrivals to advance vehicles from future voyages.
Identify problems and work with customers and vendors to develop the best solution possible and available.
Create and recommend best practices related to departmental process flows.
Maintain daily performance records, control logs, and dispatch-related file systems.
Perform required analysis and reporting as required.
Update schedules, logs, and tasks daily.
Understand and adhere to all vendor interchange policy agreements to avoid storage and per diem charges.
Work with other Liner supporting teams to maintain customer relationships.
Prepare reports as needed or directed.
Other duties as assigned.