Logistics Associate

Supporting and assisting the plant with all incoming and outgoing shipments, foreign and domestic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supply chain management duties, including selecting carriers and researching shipping methods.
• Works independently with minimal supervision, exercising discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism in all tasks.
• Leads the daily operation of incoming and outgoing freight.
• Assists and monitors transportation budgets to keep costs at or below plan.
• Selects carriers by researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
• Facilitates operating cost reductions and develop/implement other programs to support company objectives.
• Plans and monitors inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Works with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Updates and evaluates metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensures all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.
• Assists associates within the Materials, Shipping and Receiving Departments on special assignments as required.
• Close coordination with various Department Managers and Supervisors as required.
• May be required to perform miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Assist in preparing shipments.

Qualifications:

• Trainable; willingness to learn.
• Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forklift experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing stairs, standing, stooping, or typing. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds.