Logistic Officer - Temporary (8 months)

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various load planning activities, including determining the optimal route, mode and carrier to balance price, service, and availability.
• Coordinates with plant customer service and/or Logistics colleagues on exceptions, rush orders and order changes.
• Provides TMS support and identifies areas of improvement within the system.
• Assists with inventory management, freight shipment coordination, and document preparation.
• Identifies improvement opportunities across the site, including in the inventory and counting processes.
• Identifies synergies across business units to drive down out of route miles and/or empty miles.
• Assists in daily logistic account activities as well as in the auditing of invoices and set up of accounts for payment.
• May fill in for, assist, or interface with other plant support functions including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service/order entry, proofreading orders, scheduling, shipping, receiving, ordering supplies, and receiving visitors.
• Incorporates and ensures safety observances are met, including use of all PPE by colleagues, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically possesses technical training after high school and has 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Possesses knowledge of trucking and transportation industries, warehouse operations, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Good attention to detail and excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Good organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and effectively balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team, both internal and external to the Logistics function.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of a Transportation Management System (TMS).