Logistics Specialist

Allyn International; Town of Owego (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life

Voluntary life

STD

LTD

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

WFH 1 day remote

and more

Job summary

Allyn International is seeking a full-time Logistics Specialist in Owego, NY to manage outbound domestic and international shipments and optimize transportation costs.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis and excellent communication with clients and carriers. There is a 1-day remote option after 90 days and competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze data to improve warehouse processes.
• Warehouse or shipping experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics activities to meet fulfillment requirements and reduce transportation costs.
• Research and implement optimal transportation modes, routings, and frequencies.
• Ensure compliance documentation for exports and domestic shipments.
• Support domestic and international small parcel execution as needed.
• Verify ship-to details, serial numbers, and packing slips.
• Maintain DOT and other transport regulations compliance and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Warehouse knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TMS

Job description

Allyn International is currently looking for a full-time Logistics Specialist in Owego, NY* to join our organization! Allyn International is a privately-held professional services firm established in 1992. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and customs compliance.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing logistics activities in a manner that shall meet business fulfillment requirements in parallel with the goal of transportation cost reduction. The Logistics Specialist shall manage outbound domestic and international logistics for client. The position is responsible for collecting and communicating all necessary information related to upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects, and services, as well as providing logistics support, consulting, and obtaining best possible transportation rates.

Position Details:

• Location: Owego, NY (1 day remote a week after 90 days)
• Work Schedule: 40 hours, Monday-Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Position/Classification: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt
• Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 Annually
• Physical Demands: Sitting, typing, and walking around a large warehouse

Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• WFH 1 day remote
• Medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life (paid for by Allyn)
• voluntary life
• STD (paid for by Allyn)
• LTD
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• and more!

Required Experience and Education:

• Warehouse or shipping experience required
• TMS Experience preferred

Ideal candidates will be able to:

• Resolve client and carrier issues with ease
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have high proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Analyze data to improve processes within the warehouse

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing logistics activities in a manner that shall meet business fulfillment requirements in parallel with the goal of transportation cost reduction.
• Actively look for and capture savings opportunities and added value opportunities when possible Research and offer optimal transportation modes, routings, equipment, and frequency.
• Complete all compliance documentation maintaining 100% compliance with all product export processes and domestic shipment(s) for regulatory and legal requirements.
• Domestic and international small parcel execution on a as needed basis, including capability to respond to expedited orders.
• Verify all picks have correct ship to, serial numbers (if needed), and shipment method; print packing slips as needed.
• Verify that all shipments scheduled for pickup have left the facility, report discrepancies.
• Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and other transport regulations compliance management, including permitting, over dimensional, and Hazmat.
• Create and review hazmat and dangerous goods documentation to ensure that packaging, labeling, placards, transport mode and all other pertinent info is in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide Dangerous Goods classification and advise Allyn and client personnel of the restrictions/regulations for specific items.
• Compliance management for International Air Transportation Association (IATA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and any other transport regulations including in other global regions.
• Maintain online tracking and metrics tools
• Eliminate or minimize risk exposure for Allyn and customers
• File and follow through on all freight claims.
• Training of new employees and clients, if needed.
• Participation in client offered training in support of each functional competency
• Provide excellent customer service to Allyn customers

Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in industry sectors such as power generation and renewable energy, road construction equipment, electronics, industrial materials, heavy duty trucks, mining and drilling equipment, oil and gas, modular building, medical equipment, not for profit, and US government. Allyn conducts business in over twenty different languages and has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets. Our highly trained experts are located throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Allyn has regional headquarters in Fort Myers, FL USA, Shanghai P.R. China and Prague, Czech Republic.

Allyn offers a team environment, competitive benefits and ongoing training, and support for our team members. If you are in alignment with our corporate values of focused growth, well-being, enjoyment, contribution, excellence, creativity, prosperity, and integrity, and while valuing professionalism and teamwork - now is the time for you to accelerate your career and join the Allyn team.