Logistics Transportation Specialist (Remote)

Do you have a good understanding and 2+ years in transportation and supply chain? This role will require you to manage the TMS system, including troubleshooting issues and managing the TMS freight rate and carrier data. Do find yourself to be a critical thinker and problem solver? If you are a motivated self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work independently, we want to hear from you!

For a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Logistics Transportation Specialist is an execution role who assists the Logistics Manager in third-party logistics (3PL) contract analysis, facilitating indirect sourcing of transportation, and the day-to-day 3PL relationship and management processes. This role will also provide support for the implementation and ongoing management of internal logistics programs and systems including our Transportation Management System (TMS).

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Related Discipline preferred
• 2+ years of experience in the field of transportation and supply chain
• Ability to evaluate the costs of transportation and 3PL work based on varied business models
• Demonstrated understanding of transportation rules and regulations in North America
• Ability to analyze and understand shipping routes and geographic footprints
• Effective negotiation skills with providers, and a detail-oriented approach to documenting and tracking provider service agreements and usage
• Demonstrated skill in building relationships with transportation providers and transportation/logistic managers of suppliers and customers
• Experience with using and/or implementing a TMS
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
• Experience with analytics tools such as MicroStrategy and Tableau is a plus
• Ability to travel (up to 10%)

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Comfortable working on a small team as an individual contributor who might not have others in the same role
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to work across multiple teams and influence without authority
• Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Commitment to thorough documentation of agreements and resolution

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Planning and Sourcing:
  
  
  
  • Support internal and third-party logistics capacity sourcing activities to meet business requirements with sufficient upside and downside flexibility.
  • Build upon the organization's 3PL contracting framework to identify, select, contract, and develop relationships with key 3PL partners to improve the abilities and efficiency of the provider network. Support ad-hoc field needs for new provider selection and assessment activities with the engagement of regional operations management and other key business stakeholders.
  • Create a 3PL tactical development plan for each key 3PL service provider encompassing a continuous improvement and innovation framework. Maintain benchmarking and ongoing assessment processes for 3PLs.
  • Manage daily engagement with service providers to help facilitate daily shipping needs and ensure overall fulfillment of contracted provider agreements.
  • Oversee vendor vetting and audit process for new & current service providers to ensure ongoing DOT regulatory compliance.
  
  
  
  
• Process & System Support and Communication:
  
  
  
  • Help facilitate the daily processes required to manage the TMS system, including troubleshooting issues and managing the TMS freight rate & carrier data.
  • Provide project coordination and execution support as the TMS is rolled out across the company. Serve as a subject matter expert in TMS.
  • Develop and analyze logistics data reporting to provide key recommendations for field operations and management.
  • Build organizational awareness, understanding, and support for the adoption of best practices.
  • Support IT and other divisional projects to represent the logistics fulfillment needs of interdisciplinary teams.
  • Communicate the impact of changes in commercial, regulatory, or internal expectations related to Logistics to the organization.
  
  
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary (to be determined based on experience and other factors)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, vacation, sick time, life insurance, + more); Pension Plan, 401k match up to 3%
• Drug-Free Workplace

If you are currently a Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager prior to applying for this position. Thank you!

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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