Logistics Specialist

At SanMar the work you do makes a difference.

Whats the Short Version

The Logistics Specialist works with vendors customers global transportation partners (carriers forwarders government entities etc.) and internal cross-functional groups to ensure the efficient and effective movement of goods around the world. This position requires strong analytical and data integration skills forecasting abilities knowledge of contract management and transportation management expertise.

What Will You Be Doing

• Manage execution of service agreements while maintaining good relationships with trading partners.
• Create and maintain key performance indicators metrics and other logistics reports/analytics.
• Utilize data to identify issues trends and exceptions to drive improvements initiate change and find solutions.
• Systematically escalate problems to the relevant owners and teams and follow through on the resolutions to ensure they are delivered.
• Research policies rulings recent news/publications and other related issues and recommend actions.
• Identify business and functional requirements for the IT teams to create and enhance the software systems and tools utilized.
• Perform forecasting allocation and capacity planning.
• Process cargo claim documentation submit claims and monitor through payment receipt.
• Initiate setup and manage special customer programs and projects communicating and coordinating within the Logistics department and cross-functional groups.
• Attend and at times run meetings with internal and external partners.
• Initiate relationship and training with vendors ensuring uniform implementation and direction to all parties.
• Create and maintain all SOP documents for International Logistics and implement with stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of global logistics industry experience
• Understand supply chain concepts logistics terminology shipping/contract terms and transportation cost structure across various transportation modes
• Has in-depth knowledge of Logistics and the ability to plan and execute shipments to meet business needs while maintaining overall costs and service levels relevant to corporate goals
• Work on projects during unconventional work hours as needed
• Good understanding of electronic data interchange (EDI) across systems
• Must be able to work with confidential information
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work across the company and with all stakeholders
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to independently make decisions follow through on projects take initiative and self-direct
• Ability to utilize report writing tools to obtain information
• Ability to analyze data and generate clear actionable information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Whats Our Offer

Salary Range: Youll earn between $32.56 - $43.27 on an hourly basis depending on experience.

Bonus: Youll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: Youll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect

Hybrid: SanMars Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions. Quarterly travel may be required.

Why Work at SanMar

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being life balance career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know like Nike The North Face and Brooks Brothers as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part providing clothing that helps people feel that theyre a part of something special.

Heres your chance to be a part of this story. If youre ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority were ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are wherever youre from whoever you love or follow in faith whatever your disability or superpower status whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with you are welcome at SanMar.

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