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NR Consulting · 4 weeks ago

Logistics Specialist

Bridgeport, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

NR Consulting is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage and coordinate the domestic or international movement of assets, products, and materials. The role involves optimizing equipment utilization, planning shipments with approved carriers, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Be the BL's logistics focal point for their logistics movements

Validate transport requests and required delivery dates for a defined geographic region or lane(s) to achieve on-time delivery

Prepare equipment load plans per planning standard operating procedures to maximize rental and call-out equipment utilization

Leverage planning and use rate checker tools to achieve competitive costs by applying preferred contracted rates

Plan effective shipment/truck routings, leverage consolidation/cargo optimization, and maximize backload opportunities to drive down costs where possible

Monitor shipment execution, track shipment movements and manage deviations with our logistics suppliers while keep internal stakeholders updated

Manage weekly fixed schedules and regional milk runs

Issue work orders before each move with associated cost approvals

Identify logistics network improvement projects or opportunities

Ensure full compliance of transports with the international transport regulations

Monitor cargo moves status and performances and investigates deviations

Implement proactive and corrective measures combined with appropriate communication when early warning signs of deviation are detected

Assess carrier performance with respect to on-time delivery and on-time pickup

Manage international or domestic logistics movements ensuring compliance with Client policies and processes as well as local regulations including but not limited to finance, personnel, LTC guidelines and QHSE

Ensure proper storage of electronic documents in the system

Act as the interface with the Import/Export Teams and assure smooth communication flow between parties

Participate in the performance analysis meeting

Monitor and capture logistics milestone data in the business system

Report any deviation in QUEST and follow up on action plan to ensure continuous improvement on service quality

Obtain the necessary freight cost approval from the Business line representatives and shortlist offers from Freight Forwarders in the bidding system

Logistics Specialist can report into a Logistics Manager or Logistics Supervisor at GeoUnit or SCC (LCT or DSC) based on the specific location of the role