Logistics Specialist

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Job Guidelines

Managing transportation flow:

• Oversee end-to-end cargo movement from sourcing units to final destinations.
• Strategically plan and optimize shipping routes and schedules with freight forwarders.
• Proactively track shipments, resolving any delays to meet planned sales dates.
• Optimize container utilization to minimize shipping costs.
• Follow up on inbound discrepancies and related claiming procedures when needed.
  
  

Service Provider Management

• Maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Monitor and evaluate service provider performance against established KPIs.
• Review and approve invoices, ensuring adherence to payment terms and contracted rates.
  
  

Reporting And Analysis

• Generate regular reports on logistics performance, including cost analysis.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures and process improvements.
  
  

Compliance And Regulation

• Ensure complete compliance with all relevant import and export regulations.
  
  

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (sourcing, planning, sales) to ensure seamless logistics coordination.
  
  

Job Requirements/Hiring Criteria

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in transportation and logistics.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong understanding of transportation principles, theories, practices, relevant laws, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Solid knowledge of import/export regulations.
• Strong analytical skills to manage transportation budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in data extraction, reporting, and analysis using Microsoft Office Suite and other data management systems.
• Good communication skills to effectively interact with external (carriers, vendors/suppliers) and internal (retail, finance, software support, fulfillment centers) stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.