Logistics Specialist (Weekend Shift)

Allyn International is currently looking for a full-timeLogistics Specialist - Weekend Shift – Hybrid to join our organization! Allyn 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. Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in multiple industries.

What does a Logistics Specialist do?

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 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: Fort Myers, FL

Work Schedule: 40 hours: Thursday, Friday and Monday 08:00 AM- 5:00 PM in Office, Saturday & Sunday 08:00 AM- 5:00 PM Remote

Position Classification: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt, Entry-Level

Physical Demands: Sitting, typing, walking, and talking on the phone.

Work Environment: Hybrid

Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

WFH 2 days,12-week maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, 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, Free On-Site Fitness Classes, and more!

Preferred Experience and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and laws
  • International logistics experience preferred: transportation, customs, warehousing, supply chain principles, geographical concerns, political nuances of economic zones

Required Skills:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent customer service Issue resolution experience
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Data analysis skills

Responsibilities:

  • Route cargo in accordance with legal and customer requirements including:
    • cargo characteristics
    • transport mode
    • equipment type
    • service level
    • least cost
    • transit time
    • loading and offloading requirements
  • Coordinate the routing process including:
    • using contract rates and least cost whenever possible
    • obtaining spot quotes for lanes or loads that aren't contracted
    • selecting carrier and tendering cargo in accordance with the process
    • providing carrier, shipper, broker, consignee all pertinent docs and information as required
  • Issue resolution and shipment responsibility
  • Training of new employees and clients, if needed
  • Research and subject matter expertise in the field of logistics and transportation
  • Actively use either Allyn's ALA software or use the software chosen per the client
  • Accurately issue shipping documentation such as certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and certificates of insurance
  • Reliably track and expedite progress of specialized shipments
  • Capture all costs associated with a shipment including:
    • freight cost
    • detention charges
    • storage charges if applicable
    • accessorials
    • surcharges
    • demurrage
    • other charges
  • Actively look for and capture savings opportunities and added value opportunities when possible
  • Actively participate in team meetings, conference calls, and daily project management calls with Allyn team and with the client
  • Department of Transportation ("DOT") and other transport regulations compliance management, including permitting, over dimensional, and Hazmat
  • Eliminate or minimize risk exposure for Allyn and customers
  • Maintain online tracking and metrics tools
  • Track and resolve freight claims
  • May be required to participate in industry publication and articles
  • Provide excellent customer service to Allyn customers

Allyn 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.

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.

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