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Logistics Specialist
Pay rate: $42.00/hr, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: York, PA 17402
Work Environment: In-plant / Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to support vehicle distribution operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. This position is responsible for executing operational strategies related to vehicle logistics, managing third-party logistics (3PL) supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities to improve logistics processes and systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience with transportation/logistics operations, freight carrier management, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the successful inbound processing, final processing, storage, transportation, and delivery of vehicles to dealers.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) partners and serve as a primary escalation point for logistics partners and the field sales organization.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen logistics processes, systems, and partnerships.
- Track, maintain, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Identify and implement distribution network improvements to support current and future sales requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Order Management and Allocation, to ensure service levels are met and issues are resolved promptly.
- Troubleshoot issues impacting the timely shipment of vehicles to dealers.
- Query and analyze data within SAP and third-party logistics systems to identify and resolve shipping issues.
- Collaborate with logistics teams in other markets to identify and implement best practices.
Qualifications
- Experience developing data-driven recommendations and solutions.
- Experience managing truckload freight carriers, including competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- SAP ECC experience.
- Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as:
- SAP Analytics Cloud
- Alteryx
- Tableau
- Microsoft Power BI
Requirements:
- Drug and Background screening
- Reliable transportation
Benefits (employee contribution):
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $42