Logistics Associate

Pure Power Technologies Inc.; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Power Technologies Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented shipping and logistics professional to support the plant with all incoming and outgoing shipments.

This role leads daily freight operations, researches shipping methods, and coordinates with multiple departments to ensure timely, compliant deliveries.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of incoming and outgoing freight.
• Select carriers by researching shipping methods, routing, and carriers.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Monitor transportation budgets to keep costs at or below plan.
• Assist in preparing shipments and coordinating with various departments.
• Ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Education

2+ years experience in a similar role

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supporting and assisting the plant with all incoming and outgoing shipments, foreign and domestic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supply chain management duties, including selecting carriers and researching shipping methods.
• Works independently with minimal supervision, exercising discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism in all tasks.
• Leads the daily operation of incoming and outgoing freight.
• Assists and monitors transportation budgets to keep costs at or below plan.
• Selects carriers by researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
• Facilitates operating cost reductions and develop/implement other programs to support company objectives.
• Plans and monitors inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Works with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Updates and evaluates metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensures all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.
• Assists associates within the Materials, Shipping and Receiving Departments on special assignments as required.
• Close coordination with various Department Managers and Supervisors as required.
• May be required to perform miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Assist in preparing shipments.

Qualifications:

• Trainable; willingness to learn.
• Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing stairs, standing, stooping, or typing. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds.