Logistics Specialist

Benore Logistic Systems • Rossville, GA

371d

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to ensure proper management of the company assets including, but not limited to drivers, equipment, and resources such as outside carriers for the safe and efficient movement of freight following all established processes and procedures. The position requires professional communications, computer, and presentation skills. The Logistics Specialist represents the company in a positive image with employees, customers, and the community, always performing in a safe and ethical manner to achieve financial success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage assigned carriers, equipment, and drivers to implement customer plans, routes, and schedules for the pick up and delivery of freight.
• Create on-demand solutions to meet customer needs and requests for additional, extra, and expedited services.
• Manage driver accountability and assignment as it relates to DOT compliance, CTPAT compliance, operations, equipment usage, company policies, and discipline for violations.
• Work with customers, vendors, management, and drivers to problem solve issues that arise throughout the shift.
• Efficiently and timely enter all company and customer related data into the company transportation software and/or related software in the transportation department.
• Update key transportation software database files with customer, EDI, carrier, vehicle, and driver information.
• Execute network driver capacity plans while eliminating long-term and short-term imbalances and ensuring customer service commitments are met.
• Ensure proper chain of communication to and from co-workers, carriers, customers, shippers, and suppliers, notifying the supervisor or manager on duty of service issues or safety-related concerns.
• Work closely with Load Planners/Logistics Engineers to ensure customer needs are met, including communication of essential pick up and delivery information.
• Collaborate with safety and compliance, recruiting, and human resources to exceed driver retention and safety targets.
• Report all accidents and incidents related to driver injuries, equipment, cargo, property damage, and driver safety concerns to the proper operations management and Safety Department.
• Ensure all department required forms and documents are completed in a timely manner.
• Achieve assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) goals, including loaded miles percentage, on-time service, asset utilization, scanning accuracy, deadhead avoidance, dwell minimization, TMW accuracy, and fuel efficiency.
• Knowledge, compliance, and enforcement of BLS policies, procedures, DOT and OSHA safety rules and regulations, including strict adherence to C-TPAT best practices.
• Follow all workplace processes and standards in support of ISO-9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18000:2007.
• Attend and complete all assigned company development, safety, and compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees