Logistics Specialist

Job ID: 2429 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Discription

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for working with the Newell Service Centers to manage all logistical aspects to ensure a successful execution of daily DC operations. Activities would be focused on service to both the internal as well as external logistics relationships and lanes of both inbound and outbound activities. This position will handle repeatable analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements. Position will require both customer, Business Units and limited carrier interfacing. Other duties as assigned by the Outbound Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication Link for the Ryder Logistics Team and the Service Center Operations Team
• Work with the Regional Transportation Managers on carrier feedback and reports
• Work with the Deployment Shipping Coordinator to establish the inventory positioning within the campus
• Establish load instructions for use by the warehouse associates in the outbound loading procedures to ensure customer compliance is met
• Have a strong working knowledge of SAP and PKMS applications and overall transportation and distribution operations.
• Analyze Ryder shipping changes related to carrier dates, and assignments in the PKMS system
• Work with the BU Deployment Shipping Coordinators on upcoming redeployment needs to other service centers
• Work with Inbound Container Dray Company for final positioning of containers within the campus
• Support ECOMM through open delivery monitoring and shipment processing
• View and compare Outbound Dock Sheet/YMS/PKMS Shipping Monitor
• Daily Load Monitor communication with carriers
• Manage Ryder carrier freight claims process
• Update weekly Shipper Related Verified SharePoint Data
• Oversee and employ Fusion Target LTL weekly processing

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in SAP, and PKMS
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of transportation best practices and procedures
• Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude.
• Proficient and comfortable with computer systems, and ideally have experience with various retail or distribution computer systems.
• A good communicator who is energetic, a quick study and analytical. Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills.
• Able to identify and formulate solutions to problems and have extreme attention to detail.
• Able to work independently
• Attention to detail and organization
• Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions as assigned by management

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.