Logistics Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off

401k with employer contributions

Health insurance (medical, dental, & V

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Transportation Specialist to optimize non-O’Reilly fleet shipments, plan routes, schedule pickups, and monitor costs. The role emphasizes customer service and cross-department collaboration to ensure smooth logistics operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel. Experience with TMS is desirable.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Plan and optimize routes for shipments using transportation management software.
• 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 related to shipments.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize supply chain operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

TMS experience

Logistics/shipping experience

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

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

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.

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 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 [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.