Stora Enso North America Sales LLC Hiring for Logistics Specialist at Alpharetta, GA Full Time

Summary:
Responsible for assisting important aspects of domestic, international inbound / outbound shipping transactions to include day to day transportation planning, load tender, document ex, freight auditing & cost approvals, customer support and follow up of all shipping transactions. This position s to the Director of Logistics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Performing International Ocean Shipping Basic Procedures and Principles for Day-to-Day Operations

· Cooperating with TMS Provider and Internal Customer Service Teams

· Mindset that is outgoing and forward-thinking, with the capacity to decode difficulties quickly.

· Responsible for achieving daily and weekly minimum expectations and KPIs with goals that vary based on directives from management.

· Ensure that documentation is processed, distributed, and discharged in a timely way to customs brokers, carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents.

· Track & trace customer shipments

· Prepare all major data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, and so on) as per Customer Standard Operating Procedures.

· Maintain professional, timely, and efficient customer and vendor communication.

· Ensure that shipments are picked up and transferred with the proper partners.

· Learn about Incoterms principles and the standards for commercial invoices.

· Maintain techniques and procedures for transporting commodities from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage offices, or final consignee locations for nominated shippers.

· As directed by the Director of Logistics, prepare timely management information and s.

· Monitor Domestic Carrier Allocation and Cargo Stock Levels Weekly Basis.

· Assist customs related assignments.

· Help with financial procedures and operating metrics (detention management, research/resolving invoice discrepancies, benchmark rate achievement, automation objectives, expedite decisions and cost, etc.)

· Review and approval of all freight invoices and related payment questions and issues regarding in-process invoices, rates, aged bills, etc.

· Audits 3PL freight invoicing to identify and resolve any discrepancies.

· Identify trends related to carrier on-time performance, detention, reschedules etc. to highlight potential process improvement measures.

· Manage successful relationships with local suppliers and other co-load carriers (for example ocean carriers, TMS vendor, customs brokers, local pickup and delivery firms, regional trucking companies, and line-haul providers).

· Responds to emails and rate requests in a timely manner, assisting local sales efforts.

· To ensure that built deadlines are reached, manages activities along the order fulfillment and shipment cycle.

· Auditing and Approving/Recording additional accessorial costs.

· Engage in customer and carrier communication to sustain customer and carrier growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2-3 Years Freight Operations Experience in Freight Forwarding, Ocean Carrier or Importer.

· 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a 3PL environment

· 1-2 Years of TMS Experience

· Understanding of Office Application functions, as well as practice with them.

· High attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills

· Ability to multi-task

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
· Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of ERP systems.

OFFICE LOCATION:
Alpharetta, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person