Logistics Specialist

O'Reilly Automotive; Headquarters (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with 1st‑of

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Educational Assistance

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts seeks a Transportation Specialist to optimize non-company fleet shipments by planning and coordinating pickups and deliveries. You will use TMS software to route shipments, monitor costs, and ensure on-time performance while delivering exceptional customer service.

In this role you will collaborate with multiple departments to improve supply chain efficiency, analyze freight expenses, and support special projects with accurate cost data and timely communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong customer service.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer operations.
• Prior TMS experience and logistics software experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize routes for shipments using a TMS.
• Schedule on-time pickup and delivery of shipments.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve transportation-related issues, such as delays and route deviations.
• Process inquiries for rate estimates and service times.
• Perform freight cost analysis on transportation expenses for shipments and special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and requests related to shipments.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize supply chain operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service oriented

Excel proficiency

Prior TMS experience

Logistics software experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Logistics software

Job description

This position is responsible for optimizing the transportation of goods by efficiently planning and organizing non-O'Reilly fleet shipments. Primary duties include planning, coordinating and monitoring the pickup and delivery of shipments. The Specialist will play a crucial role in the smooth and cost-effective operation of logistics and transportation services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilize transportation management software to plan and optimize routes for shipments.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve transportation-related issues, such as delays and route deviations.
• Process inquiries for rate estimates and service times.
• Perform freight cost analysis on transportation expenses for shipments and special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, concerns and requests related to shipments.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize supply chain operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on excellent customer service
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer operations

Desired:

• Prior experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics software
• Prior logistics and/or shipping/receiving experience

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.