Title: Logistics Specialist
Location: Pontiac, MI
Direct Reports: 0 Reports to: Logistics Manager
Function: This person will be reporting to the Logistics Manager and will mainly entail, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:
Develop, analyze, and execute logistics plans to ensure least cost, best quality and timely delivery of whole goods between suppliers, Inter-facility transfers and customers across US and Canada.
Develop and maintain carrier partner relationships and facilitate bids and negotiations for all US and Canada lanes.
Ensure superior customer service and timely problem resolution.
Assist in the execution of tactical projects related to the business plan, including the reporting of savings and the performance of our transportation and logistics initiatives.
Analyze freight costs using Mahindra's Transportation Management System (TMS) and utilize the BI analytics tools to identify cost savings opportunities, understand key cost drivers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Streamline customs clearance process by assisting appointed Customs Broker.
Reconciliation of freight invoices and timely payment to all vendors.
Resolve problem shipments, assess supply chain concerns, and effectively communicate with other departments and stakeholders.
Follow import/export SOPs as per Mahindra procedures and US Customs regulations.
Requirements: Required prior accomplishments, experience, and skills:
3-5 years' experience in transportation, logistics, or related supply chain fields.
Must understand key freight forwarding concepts (incoterms, bills of lading, terms of sale, etc.).
Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning, and general business skills.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to others while building constructive relationships within and outside the organization.
Team oriented work ethic with demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to develop, improve, and implement tools and processes that enhance decision quality and drive greater efficiency at the least total cost to the company while maintaining desired service levels.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of both internal and external organizations.
Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, multi-task, work in teams, and be adaptive within a fast paced and changing environment under limited supervision.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Experienced in use of ERP systems a plus (preferably SAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
(i.e.
Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
And prolong lifting and standing.
Mahindra USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer