Logistics Specialist

Valley Companies; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Companies in Hudson, WI seeks a Logistics Specialist - LTL to manage shipments for key accounts, coordinate scheduling, and ensure on-time delivery.

You will build trusted relationships with customers and carriers, communicate across teams, and adapt to evolving processes while upholding our core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; logistics knowledge and LTL shipping understanding preferred.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Phone, email, and face-to-face etiquette.
• Creative problem-solving and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Quote, schedule, and track customer shipments via multiple programs and media.
• Effectively communicate with customers, carriers, and coworkers verbally and electronically.
• Problem-solve across logistical functions.
• Update customer reactively and proactively regarding their shipments.
• Collaborate positively with team members cross-functionally as support for accounts, modes, and other departments.
• Maintain detailed records of exceptions.
• Multitask in several portals with ease in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of urgency to serve the customer.
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes as improvements occur.

Skills

Effective communication, negotiation,

Phone etiquette

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

LLT shipping knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: First St - Corporate - Hudson, WI 54016At Valley Companies (VC), our keys to success are embedded in our core values. We are now seeking a new Logistics Specialist - LTLwho embodies these values and excels at relationship building and seeks to understand our customers’ business to assure highest level of success.

The Logistics Specialist - LTL plays an ultimate role in our everyday success as a company by working key customer accounts that need basic, standard, or even premium residential or business deliveries. The Logistics Specialist - LTL will need to establish high levels of trust with customers that they can be counted on to deliver.

Since 1935 we have been dedicated to finding the best supply chain solutions for our customers by leveraging our unique experience and drive to adapt to industry challenges with speed and agility. Our people create value by being themselves and eliminating the complexity of supply chain solutions. If you are looking for an environment where you can grow, learn, and have fun while doing it then Valley Companies’ culture is built to support you.

CORE VALUES:

Our core values of Family, Accountability, Commitment, Trust, and Serve are the foundation of our culture and if these describe you, we want you on our team!

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary with incentives
• Full benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K with company match
• Company paid medical benefits on individual plans
• 8 Paid Company recognized holidays
• Flexible and understanding work environment
• Casual dress code in a modern corporate office
• Rewarding, engaging, and supportive Culture
• Stable and growing organization since 1935

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Quote, schedule, and track customer shipments via multiple programs and media
• Effectively communicate with customers, carriers, and coworkers verbally and electronically
• Problem-solve across logistical functions
• Update customer reactively and proactively regarding their shipments
• Collaborate positively with team members cross-functionally as support for accounts, modes, and other departments
• Maintain detailed records of exceptions
• Multitask in several portals with ease in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of urgency to serve the customer
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes as improvements occur

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Logistics knowledge and understanding of LTL shipping requirements (preferred)
• Effective communication, negotiation, and networking skills
• Phone, email, and face-to-face etiquette
• Creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills

WORK ETHIC:

• Adhere to the company’s core values of Family, Accountability, Commitment, Trust, and Serve
• Be honest, ethical, and conscientious
• Efficiently manage your time by being highly self-disciplined, motivated, and goal-oriented

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; frequently to walk; sit; and use hands to handle or feel and occasionally to stand.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job the employee will regularly sit at a desk for periods of time and will work in an office setting as directed by your manager.