Logistics Specialist

ARAUCO - North America; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARAUCO - North America is seeking a Logistics and Analytics Specialist in Atlanta. This hybrid role requires three days onsite at the Atlanta office and involves vendor setup, 3PL management, invoicing review, accruals, and cross-functional collaboration with Port Operations, Inventory Management, and Customs & Trade teams.

Ideal candidates have a degree in supply chain or related fields, 3+ years’ inbound logistics or international trade experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of proven work experience with relevant inbound logistics or international trade.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors in the system, including collecting documentation and coordinating with Risk Management and Vendor Accounts.
• Maintain and update 3PL warehouse partner rate sheets for drayage and warehousing services.
• Review and approve 3PL invoices prior to payment, verify rates and charges, and identify duplicates with data analysis tools.
• Provide accruals to accounting for inbound logistics expenses during month-end close, and analyze spend trends.
• Manage past due statements to ensure timely payments and correct reflections on statements.
• Record and manage expenses related to demurrage, detention, and damaged containers; analyze data and dispute with carriers when needed.
• Lead the vendor claims process, coordinating with Port Operations and Inventory Management to expedite resolution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs with Port Operations, Inventory Management, and Customs & Trade teams, leveraging AI platforms to streamline documentation.
• Assist with special warehouse projects, inventory reconciliations, counts, and data analysis.
• Assist Customs & Trade with broker communications, shipping issues, HTUS codes, and C-TPAT compliance tasks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Atlanta team as a Logistics and Analytics Specialist!

This role is hybrid, onsite three days per week at our Atlanta office.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of proven work experience with relevant inbound logistics or international trade.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to travel up to 25%

What We Offer

• An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In This Role, You Would

• Set up new vendors in the system. Includes collecting necessary documentation, verifying information, and communication with Arauco’s Risk Management and Vendor Accounts department.
• Maintaining and updating 3PL warehouse partner rate sheets for drayage and warehousing services provided to Arauco.
• Reviewing and approving 3PL invoices prior to processing payment with the accounts payable department. Includes reviewing rates for accuracy, verifying the validity of charges, and using data analysis and AI-powered tools to help identify duplicate invoices and prevent overbilling.
• Calculating and providing accruals to the accounting department for various inbound logistic expenses as part of month end close activities, using data analysis to accurately reflect financial obligations and identify trends in logistics spend.
• Managing past due statements from vendors to ensure Arauco payments are made on time and reflected correctly on statements.
• Recording, tracking, and managing expenses related to demurrage, detention, and damaged containers. Includes analyzing charge data to assess validity and identify recurring trends, and formally disputing with the ocean carriers when appropriate.
• Leading the vendor claims process. Includes working with Port Operations and Inventory Management teams to investigate, document, submit, and resolve with the relevant parties, leveraging AI tools to help streamline documentation and accelerate resolution.
• Work with Port Operations, Inventory Management, and Customs & Trade teams to document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), leveraging AI platforms such as Claude to streamline documentation and drive process improvement.
• Assist Port Operations and Inventory Management teams with special warehouse projects, inventory reconciliations, onsite physical inventory counts, data analysis, and other activities as needed.
• Assist Customs & Trade with communicating to brokers, carriers, and internal departments on all aspects of shipments (ie, customs clearance, HTUS code issues, exam holds, etc). In addition, assist with C-TPAT compliance and in auditing US and Canadian entries for the import and domestic business.