Job Summary
 

The Logistics Specialist completes order lifecycle management of logistically arranged purchase orders across multiple levels of the business. 

Responsibilities

· Tender, Track and Trace all managed shipments and communicate time-sensitive information to the appropriate business partners

· Work with customs broker and freight forwarder on daily basis to ensure swift movement of traded goods from the port to the 3PL warehouse

· Work closely with purchasing team to track all open orders from vendors and proactively work on logistics to ensure timely deliveries at the consignee’s location

· Send RFQ’s for all domestic lines to multiple carriers and compare for optimal pricing on all transport lanes.

· Tend to daily issues around arranged PO’s from the supplier to the DC

· Process and submit all carrier and supplier invoices related to logistical shipments

· Maintain & update a tracker with accurate information around each load

· Provide reporting on freight invoices and validate them for payment processing

· File and track all managed carrier and supplier claims and work with carriers on the timely resolution

· Other responsibilities as assigned

Educational Qualifications

· High school diploma required

· Bachelor’s degree preferably in purchasing, supply chain, or business

Minimum Experience

· 3+ years purchasing & logistics experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry

· Working with ERP Systems (SAP) is desired

Skills

· Ability to communicate clearly, primarily by telephone, with employees and outside business contacts

· Advanced level of skill with Microsoft Excel

· Microsoft Office Suite