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Logistics Specialist (Lumberton) at Idaho Forest Group

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Lumberton, Mississippi





Job Description:

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:



  • Develop and implement logistics plans and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products.

  • Communicate effectively and productively to support the operations logistics needs.

  • Provide superior customer service to cross functional teams and maintain effective and strategic alignments.

  • Communicate with railroads concerning all car issues. 

  • Audit all invoices involving railroads.

  • Manage Demurrage

  • Assist sales and site operations team with rail and trucking questions or concerns.

  • Serve as liaison and resolve issues between internal and external stakeholders, including sales, mill leadership, railroad and Lumber carriers.

  • Work within our internal system to create proper shipping information for railroads.

  • Review and approve rail car ordering for proper consistent movement of inventory.

  • Participate in rate negotiations with the railroad, plant manager and sales team.

  • Inventory management for proper volume and proper stock rotation.

  • Implement KPI’s (key performance indicators)for reporting.

  • Regulatory compliance and knowledge of NAFTA rules and regulation

  • Forecasting rail and Trucking logistic needs to support the operation.

  • Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

  • Supervise and schedule Over The Road (OTR) drivers and Home Center drop loads.

  • Oversee proper and advance scheduling of loads and deliveries.

  • Ensure safety policies are in place and adhered to by all drivers.

  • Other duties as needed.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  •  3+ years of experience of logistics in the transportation industry including experience with over the road truck loads and rail lines.

  • Experience with collecting, analyzing, presenting, and reporting transportation data.

  • Knowledge of logistics systems and processes

  • Understanding of inventory management and forecasting

  • Experience with shipping standards, laws, and requirements including international shipping.

  • Knowledge of DOT, FRA, and AAR rules and regulations.

  • Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in TTransportation Management System (TMX) and all Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel spreadsheets.

  • Able to work independently and take initiative.

  • High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.

  • Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

  • Valid Driver's License with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in company vehicle.


 


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


·         Customer service background.


·         Prior experience with logistics in lumber products.


 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.



  • Bend at waist – occasional

  • Twist upper body – occasional.

  • Stoop - occasional.

  • Repetitive use of hands – frequent for clerical duties

  • Stand/walk – occasional.

  • Sit – frequent.

  • Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception

  • Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies.


 


WORK ENVIRONMENT


Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Transportation





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