What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at KBX Logistics?
Your Job
KBX Logistics is looking for Logistics Specialists to join our team. This position will manage the transportation process and own planning the freight in and out of specific plants/mills/distribution centers for our customers.
Our Team
KBX Logistics is a trusted leader in supply chain logistics, leveraging experience, supply chain integrations, and advanced technologies to deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable freight solutions. Our team fosters principles to empower each individual to manage their portfolio of responsibilities designed to enhance customer experience, increase capacity, and mitigate cost for our customers.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
KBX Logistics is looking for Logistics Specialists to join our team. This position will manage the transportation process and own planning the freight in and out of specific plants/mills/distribution centers for our customers.
Our Team
KBX Logistics is a trusted leader in supply chain logistics, leveraging experience, supply chain integrations, and advanced technologies to deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable freight solutions. Our team fosters principles to empower each individual to manage their portfolio of responsibilities designed to enhance customer experience, increase capacity, and mitigate cost for our customers.
What You Will Do
- Manage the transportation process for specific plants/mills/distribution centers or for customer accounts requiring specialized equipment
- Ensure carrier resources at locations have the necessary transportation equipment and by proactively detecting gaps that could cause loading problems.
- Build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external customers, teammates, and carriers
- Use data to identify market trends that enable successful negotiations of spot quotes and improved costs and service
- Resolve unplanned events with carriers which could include: time delivery days, accessorial charges, etc.,
- Ensure and be a steward of compliance to all State and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Proactive utilization of systems, artificial intelligence, and tools to manage cost, service, and capacity driving long term efficiencies in value
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs for communication and using spreadsheets
- Experience providing customer service and conflict resolution
- Experience dispatching or planning in the Transportation/Logistics industry
- Experience with logistics or supply chain management software
- Experience collaborating across departments to optimize supply chain processes
- Experience communicating effectively with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
- Experience analyzing data to drive work optimization and opportunities
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).