Logistics Specialist (Entry-level) Job at Allyn International Services, Inc.
Allyn International is currently looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our organization!
What does a Logistics Specialist do?
Logistics Specialists manage logistics activities, meet business fulfillment requirements, and support 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: Schenectady NY
Work Schedule: 40 hours, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Position Classification: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt, Entry-Level
Compensation: $40,000-$50,000
Physical Demands: Sitting, typing, and talking on the phone
Work Environment: Cubicle, office setting. 1 day per week remote
Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life (paid for by Allyn), voluntary life, STD (paid for by Allyn), LTD, 401k, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and more!
Required Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree preferred
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
Ideal Candidates will have:
- Problem solving skills
- Sense of urgency
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Excellent customer service
- Excel proficiency
Responsibilities:
- Route cargo in accordance with legal and customer requirements.
- Coordinate the routing process.
- Training of new employees and of clients if needed
- Research and subject matter expertise in the field of logistics and transportation
- Actively use either Allyn’s proprietary 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.
- Actively look for an 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
- 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. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!
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