Global Logistics & Freight Specialist

Scoular Co.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k match

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Volunteer time

Annual incentive

Job summary

Scoular Co. in Omaha, NE seeks a Logistics Specialist to lead domestic and international shipment execution, coordinate with merchandising and sales, and manage contract administration. You will optimize transportation options and ensure documentation is complete and on schedule.

You will communicate daily with suppliers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders, plan freight, negotiate costs, and drive continuous improvement in logistics performance while meeting contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in supply chain/logistics/related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to research, problem solve, take initiative, and lead within set parameters.
• Team oriented leadership skills.
• Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast paced changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work flow and complete tasks with a high level of organization, responsibility, and efficiency.
• Knowledge in domestic transportation industry and understanding of freight spreads.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound domestic and/or international shipments. Communicate continuously with all stakeholders in the supply chain ensuring smooth and on time delivery.
• Promptly address and resolve all unexpected transportation related issues in the supply chain, engaging the help of teammates where necessary. Ensure disruptions to logistics are anticipated and reacted to with insight, resolve, and leadership.
• Execute logistics for the business through daily communication with the Manager and other internal and external stakeholders. Lead the overall supply chain process to ensure that sales contracts are filled on time and according to terms.
• Plan, negotiate costs, execute, and track activity in Scoular’s applicable transportation system.
• Identify opportunities for better utilization of transportation with focus on continuous improvement such as freight cost savings and work with Manager to implement savings while maintaining high level of service.
• Focus on long term strategic sourcing and relationship management with customers, vendors, service providers, etc.
• Track relevant metrics, key performance indicators prescribed by manager with focus on identifying efficiencies.
• Responsible for auditing all origin and destination demurrage and detention claims, taking the lead to acquire all necessary information to convey to Merchandisers, sales and/or Logistics Manager.

Skills

Four year degree

Problem-solving

Organize & prioritise

Research & initiative

Team leadership

Adapt in fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Domestic transportation knowledge

Education

Four year degree in supply chain/logistics/related field or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Scoular Co. in Omaha, NE seeks a Logistics Specialist to lead domestic and international shipment execution, coordinate with merchandising and sales, and manage contract administration. You will optimize transportation options and ensure documentation is complete and on schedule.

You will communicate daily with suppliers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders, plan freight, negotiate costs, and drive continuous improvement in logistics performance while meeting contractual obligations.