Logistics Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

PENTONIX Freight is a forward-thinking third-party logistics company that only wants the best for all of our clients when it comes to managing their supply chain.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Logistics Specialist controls customer accounts from shipment tendering to invoicing. A successful specialist schedules and monitors their accounts with the ability to forecast potential issues and develops controls to mitigate the impact. Develop strategies that increase supply chain efficiency, reliability, and minimize costs. Highly analytical position with high operational tempo

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Load Plan and schedule transportation for outbound and inbound LTL and TL shipments

· Provide customers with shipment information and ensure changes to orders are acknowledged and acted upon in a timely manner

· Resolve transportation delays and complications for all shipments

· Provide BOLs, labels, and other shipment documentation for inbound and outbound LTL and TL shipments

· Assist with processing LTL freight claims and track through all functions to completion

· Review and monitor invoice discrepancies, approving or disapproving as needed and submit invoice information to appropriate parties

· Maintain databases with logistics information and develop weekly and monthly reports and data analysis

· Apply analytic methods and tools to understand, predict, and control logistics operations

· Identify opportunity for process improvement and develop strategic solutions

· Perform additional functions as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Required 4-year degree, preferably in logistics, business, supply chain, and engineering

· Preferred 3 years transportation and logistics experience

Strong background in LTL operations

DECISIONMAKING RESPONSIBIITIES

· Identify best course of action to utilize existing resources to meet needs of customers

· Decide optimal solution to critical issues and risks

· Determine best source of information and format to communicate effectively

· Lead project teams based on analytics to drive cost efficiencies

· Solve critical TMS and ERP integration issues

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

· This is a full-time position, and the typical hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

TRAVEL

· No travel is expected for this position.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

· Must be able to legally work in the US with or without sponsorship.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & ABILITIES

· Critical Thinking

· Systems Evaluation

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent computer skills

· Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ERP, and TMS systems

· Excellent organizational skills

· Active Learning

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits package including health, vision, dental + more!
• Ability to contribute to a 401K + company match from PENTONIX Freight

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to handle packages.