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Logistics Specialist

The Town Dock

Posted on: 24 Mar 2024

Job Location: North Stonington, US

Job Description:

Description:Do you look forward to a new challenge each day in a fast paced ever changing environment?Are you good at organizing information and are interested in working in a manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy using your skills and learning new ones and helping a team reach its goals?If you said yes, then our Logistics Specialist role at The Town Dock might be right for you! For more than 40 years, The Town Dock has focused on offering both the highest quality wild-caught calamari and the very best service. A market leader in foodservice calamari with a growing retail presence, we are located on the docks in Point Judith, Rhode Island.The Town Dock is a family-owned company who focuses on our core values, including doing the right thing every day. We are one of Rhode Island's Best Places to Work, receiving awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023! We've also received PBN awards for Fastest Growing Private Company, Lean Management, and Overall Excellence.Our team is growing again, and we are looking to add a Logistics Specialist to our Supply Chain Team. The Logistics Specialist manages all third party domestic logistics movement, distribution, and storage transactions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to processing on time delivery of fresh and frozen orders to customers, maximizing the customer service experience, managing contact with third party vendors and independent contractors, ensuring coverage of all trucking routes while maximizing cost efficiency.Principal Duties:Owns the customer facing domestic logistics processCollaborates with outside dry and cold storage, completes necessary paperwork, and provides necessary documentation for domestic deliveriesConducts data collection and entry into Excel and Sharepoint Inventory ReportsCultivates close working relationship with Inside Sales Supervisor through meetings and phone callsMeets with existing and new carriers regarding rates and available freight lanesMaintains strong relationships with cold storage and transportation vendors re: order fulfillment and transportation, meeting quarterly in personProactively engages key coworkers to successfully deliver orders per customer requests and time constraintsContinually updates and evaluates freight costs and transportation rates; and submits bid requests to carriers monthlyAbsorbs correct rates onto Cost of Goods Sold; and tracks and corrects shipping errors and costsProvides Proof of Deliveries (PODs) to Sales and Finance when requestedProcesses and allocates frozen ordersProcesses return shipments and works collaboratively with Quality and Finance for accurate invoicing and credit processing on a rolling basisSupports and cross-trains in international logistics, such as printing labels and preparing shipmentsProcesses receipts into cold storage, closing batch transfers and placing holds on sensitive inventoryManages rework requests with Operations and Supply Chain departmentsOversees accurate loading and unloading of trucksResponsible for all internal and third party logistics (3PL) and transportation activities including product movement between locations and outbound shipments to domestic marketsDevelops and reports on department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Collaborates with Sales team on projections and strategic planningEffectively uses the internal ERP system, Logistics SharePoint page, and others as neededProvides current industry feedback and strategy to Global Logistics ManagerPerforms additional job-related duties as assignedRequirements: Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in logistics, supply chain, or inventory managementMinimum 3 years of experience in domestic logisticsSelf-starter driven to take initiativeOrganized and detailed work habits and excellent time management skillsAbility to work well under rapidly changing and demanding time constraintsProfessional and effective communication skills (verbal and written) to work closely internally and externally via phone, in-person meetings and emailCustomer service mindset with motivation to prevent and correct issuesCollaborative approach, with an ability to see other perspectives and work together to problem solveCuriosity to have understanding of the full process to able to make improvementsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and ability to learn ERP systemAbility to work independently and cross-functionallyHigh attention to detail with an ability to perform critical review of various types of documentsComfortable with repetitive tasks and able to sit for long periods of timeA strong belief and commitment to continuous learning and improvement, positive attitude, teamwork, accountability, and ethical behaviorCompensation details: 26-28 Hourly WagePI489#######6e-26289-#######5

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