What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Honda?
Description
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
Support the transportation cost and budget optimization requirements through investigation, validation, and resolution of transportation damage claims to protect company cost and ensure correct liability assignment. Apply basic technical and problem-solving skills to prevent and/or minimize impact to operations and support achievement of logistics targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Gain knowledge and utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS), analytics tools and software to propose solutions for improved delivery efficiency and support cost efficiency improvements.
- Utilize transportation reporting metrics to interpret results and identify gaps and opportunities to enhance process improvements within budget and cost optimization utilizing appropriate escalation of critical issues to group and/or unit leadership for proper resolution.
- Establish and maintain internal and external communication networks to promote positive relationships with Logistics Providers and Honda teams focused on delivery and cost efficiency with continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders from Cross-Docks, Carriers, Packaging, Operations, and Transportation, etc. to support projects and activities relevant to improvement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and countermeasure development.
- Contribute to carrier sourcing, rate analysis, and bid evaluations to support cost-effective and reliable freight procurement decisions
- Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan/Do/Check/Action (PDCA) for areas of responsibility and initiative through special projects/studies to ensure associate success.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
Average Experience: 0-2 years equivalent experience
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Basic knowledge of Transportation and/or Supply Chain Management.
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication and organization skillset to manage Honda internal and external customers and problem resolution.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work overtime approximately 3-5 hours per week.
- Potential need for weekends and/or shift coverage from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.
- Fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.
- Occasional travel between plants/divisions or for project assignments.
- Hybrid work conditions with mix of projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.