Gandy’s Hiring for Logistics DOT Specialist at Lubbock, TX Full Time

General Purpose

Perform a wide variety of duties to support logistics operations and management with decision making. This may include ing, analyses, key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, hauler/carrier scorecard management, hauler payroll, financial activities, and customer service. Make sure that the needs of internal and external customers are met and maintain positive business relationships with customers. Represent the logistics department on special projects. Use prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and provide a variety of operational ing to management
• Perform analysis on operational activity, such as trends, forecasts, benchmarks, financial/cost, service, etc.
• Help in planning and maintaining of logistics policies and procedures
• Keep proper records of all forms of transactions relating to the company’s logistics operations
• Resolve problems that are related to transportation and logistics systems. Provide support in the development and implementation of transportation management or information systems
• Manage and update hauler/carrier scorecard information. Review areas of opportunity and coordinate with appropriate internal employees to help drive efficiencies and improvement
• Track KPIs and provide timely updates or s to management, highlighting areas of concern, improvement, or excellence
• Ensure hauler/carrier requirements, such as contracts and insurance certificates, are correct, timely, and up to regulatory policy
• Perform a variety of financial related activities, which may include:
  • Manage hauler payroll/carrier financial system, facilitate the accurate and timely payment to contract haulers/carriers, and coordinate processing of system changes in hauling rates, producer alignments, and customer ship-to and bill-to locations
  • Ensure accurate payment of contract haulers/carriers (maintain codes, clear edits, fuel surcharge, control advance payments, etc.)
  • Initiate invoicing as appropriate; track and verify accuracy of all vendors invoices
  • Manage centralized billing programs, ensuring fleet expenses are properly recorded and deviation from budget and forecast are investigated
• Track customer demand patterns
• Serve as a department representative on special projects that require logistics knowledge, research, analytics and collaboration among affected participants
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of dispatching, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or related experience
• CDL Class A License required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and economics of distribution and logistics
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Analytical skills
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to bring a project to completion and adhere to steps and timelines
• Able to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work activities
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Indeed Compensation: 76,000