Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position
•    Provide operational support to all areas of the Supply Chain, specifically inbound planning
•    Provide customer service support by collaborating with carriers, the DC’s, vendors and transportation to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest possible cost to serve

Principal Duties and Responsibilities  -  
The primary tasks the associate will perform during his/her work schedule. 
•    Complete daily transportation routing processes to ensure the highest service levels at the lowest possible landed cost
•    Monitor, track and trace carrier pick-ups and deliveries from vendors daily, communicating service challenges and updating systems as appropriate
•    Execute reports to support daily operational tasks
•    Facilitate effective communication between the vendors, merchants, the DC’s and transportation to report logistics cost, service standards, and transport plan
•    Provide customer service support to the entire company to meet each department’s inbound delivery and service requirements
•    Complete other analysis, reporting, projects and duties as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.
•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent four years work experience in logistics operations
•    Extensive proficiency in MS software applications, specifically MS Excel
•    Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of Logistics and Distribution
•    Ability to work effectively both independently or as a team
•    Ability to successfully apply mathematical concepts to operational challenges
•    Ability to solve complex problems to resolution
•    Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
•    Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet aggressive project deadlines
•    Must be capable of using operational support software to complete daily tasks

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required
•    Previous experience in transportation or supply chain
This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.