Logistics Specialist
Logistics Specialist
Mahindra Automotive North America
Pontiac, MI
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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. Spanish or French is a plus.
- 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
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Seniority level
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Job function
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Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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