Logistics Specialist

Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: Pontiac, MI

Direct Reports: 0

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Function: This person will be reporting to the Logistics Manager and will mainly entail, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, and execute logistics plans to ensure least cost, best quality and timely delivery of whole goods between suppliers, Inter-facility transfers and customers across US and Canada.
• Develop and maintain carrier partner relationships and facilitate bids and negotiations for all US and Canada lanes.
• Ensure superior customer service and timely problem resolution.
• Assist in the execution of tactical projects related to the business plan, including the reporting of savings and the performance of our transportation and logistics initiatives.
• Analyze freight costs using Mahindra's Transportation Management System (TMS) and utilize the BI analytics tools to identify cost savings opportunities, understand key cost drivers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Streamline customs clearance process by assisting appointed Customs Broker.
• Reconciliation of freight invoices and timely payment to all vendors.
• Resolve problem shipments, assess supply chain concerns, and effectively communicate with other departments and stakeholders.
• Follow import/export SOPs as per Mahindra procedures and US Customs regulations.

Requirements: Required prior accomplishments, experience, and skills:

• 3-5 years' experience in transportation, logistics, or related supply chain fields.
• Must understand key freight forwarding concepts (incoterms, bills of lading, terms of sale, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning, and general business skills.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to others while building constructive relationships within and outside the organization. Team oriented work ethic with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to develop, improve, and implement tools and processes that enhance decision quality and drive greater efficiency at the least total cost to the company while maintaining desired service levels.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of both internal and external organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, multi-task, work in teams, and be adaptive within a fast paced and changing environment under limited supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Spanish or French is a plus.
• Experienced in use of ERP systems a plus (preferably SAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. And prolong lifting and standing.

Mahindra USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer