Logistics Operations Specialist

Adecco is assisting a local client recruiting for a part-time Logistics Operations Specialist position in Greensboro, NC. This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning culture and get your foot in the door with a reputable company that promotes professional development, values accuracy and customer commitment, and offers a collaborative environment.  If you are interested and you meet the qualifications listed below, apply now!

Job Summary:

The US Logistics Operations Specialist orchestrates and implements comprehensive logistics strategies for US operations, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and performance across the supply chain network.  The Logistics Operations Specialist is responsible for the daily execution of transport planning and shipment management for North American Packaged Goods operations. This role manages the end-to-end process from delivery receipt through carrier confirmation, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods across all transport modes. The specialist serves as the primary operational interface between the client and its carrier partners, driving load optimization, cut-off compliance, and exception resolution within the TMS.

Ideal Candidates:

• Thrives under pressure, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and can effectively prioritize competing demands while maintaining a high level of accuracy in a deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities for the Logistics Operations Specialist includes but not limited to:

Transportation Management:

• Execute daily shipment planning, consolidation, and tendering across all transport modes using the TMS (E2Open).

• Perform carrier selection and load optimization, applying consolidation rules.

• Manage all transport modes planning cut-off compliance, coordinating with warehouses, plants, and tollers to meet daily deadlines.

• Handle priority and rush order processing within short turnaround windows, including same-day shipping.

• Verify delivery data received via interface from SAP in TMS, ensuring completeness of all required fields before planning is initiated.

• Confirm Shipment IDs (SID) and SCAC codes back to SAP upon carrier acceptance.

• Manage the spot bid process for shipments where contracted carrier capacity is unavailable or rate thresholds are exceeded.

• Work with procurement team to maintain and apply rate cards within the TMS
  Oversee dispute management in the TMS.

• Manage carrier and warehouse performance through regular operational reviews and corrective actions.

• Maintain awareness of SAP delivery requirement flows, including FTZ, freeze protect, dangerous goods, and HAZMAT requirements.

• Implement strategic supplier management approaches to resolve performance challenges.

• Manage the operational outlook mailbox, responding to internal and external queries in a timely manner.

• Manage seasonal fluctuations and peak period planning
  

Warehouse Operations:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

• Identify potential improvements in ways of working to improve efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations.

• Monitor warehouse performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

• Oversee Crop Protection warehouse operations, planning for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging storage and handling to support US formulation and finished goods distribution.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Production, Direct Procurement, Digital Productivity & Innovation, Regulatory, Quality, Product Technology & Engineering, HSE, Customer Service, and NA Logistics colleagues.

• Develop and Implement solutions for challenges arising in Distribution Planning, Inventory Management, Import/Export operations, and Production processes as they relate to the US Supply Chain.

• Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction through improved logistics.

• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales and Marketing to align logistics capabilities with customer needs.

Continuous Improvement and Budget Management:

• Identify and propose new technologies or processes to improve efficiency.

• Lead pilot programs for new technologies or processes.

• Manage implementation of new logistics systems or processes.

• Create and execute contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.

• Spearhead data-driven initiatives to uncover and implement cost-reduction strategies throughout the end-to-end logistics network.

• Utilize and maintain proficiency in relevant logistics and transportation management systems.
   

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in logistics analysis.

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations.

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, distribution & inventory management principles.

• Proficiency in Logistics based technology solutions (such as SAP, TMS, WMS).

• Solid understanding of all transportation modes and carrier management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make timely and efficient decisions.
  

What’s in this position for you?

• Pay: $41.37 / Hr

• Contract Temp - 12 mos.

• ONSITE - Greensboro, NC

• M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST *This is a P/T position and Shift hours are pending.

• Weekly paycheck

• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist & Recruiter

• Access to Adecco’s Aspire Academy with thousands of free upskilling courses

This Logistics Operations Specialist role is being recruited for by one of our Virtual Delivery Team and not your local Branch. For instant consideration for this position and other opportunities with Adecco in Greensboro, NC, apply today!

Pay Details: $41.37 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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