Description
Job Summary:
The Logistics Specialist I supports daily logistics and fulfillment activities for our distribution center in Simpsonville, KY. This role processes customer shipments accurately and on time, including preparing shipping documents and labels, completing bills of lading, sending advance shipment notifications, obtaining freight quotes, and coordinating freight pickups with carriers. The Logistics Specialist I maintains a working knowledge of customer shipping requirements and follows established processes to meet customer and carrier deadlines. This position works closely with other members of the Logistics team and escalates complex or unresolved issues as needed. Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are important to success in this role. Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Process customer orders accurately and in accordance with established shipping schedules and requirements.
- Maintain working knowledge of customer routing, labeling, documentation, and shipping requirements.
- Communicate with carriers to coordinate freight pickups.
- Prepare bills of lading, carton labels, ASNs, and other required shipping documentation.
- Provide freight quotes upon request and prepare documentation for international shipments.
- Monitor assigned orders and tasks to ensure established deadlines are met.
- Investigate and resolve routine shipping and order issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Assist with freight claims for lost or damaged shipments.
- Maintain accurate logistics records and documentation.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other departments to support daily logistics and fulfillment activities.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Distribution Center and other departments as needed.
- Perform other logistics-related duties and projects as assigned.
- Reports to a manager.
- Works within established processes and procedures, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar situations.
- Responsible for completing assigned logistics functions accurately and on time.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Proficiency with ERP software is preferred
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Strong multitasking skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
Education and Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in a logistics role preferred
- College degree preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Statement:
Crosley Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.