Logistics Operations Specialist, North America

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
035473 Logistics Operations Specialist, North America (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities


* Responsible for executing tactical day-to-day transportation operations for an assigned business area within the North America Logistics Team


* Ensures adherence to sourcing strategy and routing guides by assigning and tendering shipments to carriers using applicable load planning / transportation management systems


* Responsible for executing spot market decisions when routing guide capacity has been exhausted or does not exist


* Daily interaction with carriers to identify and resolve service issues


* Organizes and consolidates LTL shipments into truckloads where applicable, while reducing transportation expense


* Monitors shipments to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery


* Supports shipping locations with rush shipment arrangements and issue resolution


* Acts as a liaison between Sales/Customer Service, Plant Operations, and Procurement stakeholders


* Supports in the development of SOP’s, training, KPI metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and other project work


* Monitor and manage load-level costs, including accessorial review and approvals


* Supports ad-hoc TMS system administration activities, such as managing payable tariffs, rates, and routing guides


* Assist as a backup/backfill with other logistics roles


* Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience



* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)


* 2-5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills



* Possesses knowledge of transportation industries, logistics operations, and shipping/receiving processes


* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills


* Strong time management skills


* Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills


* Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or other relevant software and a working knowledge of a Transportation Management System (E2Open preferred)

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