Logistics Specialist
Logistics Specialist
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Job Description
Reporting to the Sr. Manager Logistics this position is responsible for assisting and supporting logistics strategies identifying cost and service improvement initiatives and supporting the daily logistics operations of DCs in the FBIN network.
Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield IL. Effective mid2025 Fortune Brands will transition to a new worldclass campus in Deerfield bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices brands and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Function as daily outbound operations support specialist for business operations across multiple modes of shipment (Truck LTL Parcel).
- Collaborate cross functionally to meet all transportation needs of the organization by supporting departmental projects and initiatives.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities for both cost and service initiatives through data analysis with internal and external customer engagement.
- Support logistics budget goals by selecting lowest cost transportation solutions that meets customer expectations.
- Troubleshoot and investigate transportation problems to ensure seamless operations with our external and internal customers.
- Provide support for TMS initiatives and enhancements under set timelines.
- Analyze freight spend data by region carrier mode and customer to understand trends and mitigate risk.
- Provide logistics expertise and system support to our external and internal FBIN customers to support our FBIN operations in the logistics and distribution functions.
- Research and resolve transportation delivery and distribution center issues by maintaining communication with internal customers on related pickup and delivery concerns.
- Constructively challenge standard process approaches in place to deliver cost savings and improved services to our FBIN customers.
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management or other businessrelated focus required.
- Minimum of 1 years of logistics experience is required.
- MS Office experience (Excel Power Point Word).
- ERP system experience (preferably Oracle or SAP).
- Transportation Management System experience (preferably Mercury Gate or Oracle OTM).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize efforts.
- Ability to cope with ambiguity and problem solve.
- Ability to be a leader of change.
- Ability to make independent decisions based on sound rationale and alignment with FBINs operational standards and goals.
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $49000 USD $74800 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and location. In addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a rolebased sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a marketleading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including halfday summer Fridays per policy) inclusive fertility / adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand innovation and channel leader focused on exciting supercharged categories in the home products security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell ThermaTru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts we invite you to voluntarily share your gender ethnicity and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
