Logistics Specialist - #1404525

Associated Packaging is looking for amazing and talented people like you! Join our team today and become part of one of the fastest growing companies and industries in the country. Employees of Associated Packaging, Inc. enjoy an energetic and people-first company culture. We are excited to offer a premium benefits package including PTO, Employee Assistance Programs, 401k matching, Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and much more!

The Logistics Specialist role is at an Associated Packaging, Inc. branch office. This role is responsible for supporting the customer service team, warehouse operations and sales support of the branch.

• In conjunction with the warehouse this role will set delivery appointments for inbound PO’s and update calendar, verify and enter the inbound PO’s (receive), verify lot # or serial #, enter the put away locations, process outbound paperwork, and verify outbound shipments.
• Performs cycle count verification for accuracy and investigates any discrepancy.
• Will be forklift certified and the forklift trainer for the branch. Is the main contact for facilitating/scheduling MHE service. In addition, this role serves as the back-up for the warehouse personnel.
• Provide freight quotes to customer service team, schedule the outbound freight shipments, arrange for carrier pickup, and processes pick sheets and BOL’s.
• Coordinate with the freight carriers on claims to ensure they are processed in a timely manner and resolved to the satisfaction of the parties involved.
• Work with the Freight Specialist on freight damage claims.
• Process and pay branch invoices, this includes invoices for products, freight, and office supplies to the accounting department.
• Process open sales orders to generate customer billings.
• This role is designated Safety Coordinator and will conduct safety audits, inspections as needed, and maintain the product quarantine area.
• Manage third party warehouses transactions used by the branch, including inbound product, outbound shipment processing, monitoring of inventory, and outbound freight cost control.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Forklift certification
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with logistics, freight carriers, or warehouse
• Knowledge of LTL, TL, and small parcel operations
• Lean Six Sigma (or equivalent) root cause problem solving experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as ERP and Transportation Management systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and or FreightPop preferred
  
  

Competencies:

• Must possess the ability to work independently and manage priorities to achieve goals as well as able to work in a team environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as ERP and Transportation Management systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or FreightPop preferred.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Standard office setting
• Warehouse environment when necessary
  
  

Why work at Associated Packaging, Inc.?

Longevity - Associated Packaging, Inc. has been providing packaging solutions for companies since 1977.

Stability - Even during times of recession and economic uncertainty, Associated Packaging, Inc. has remained financially strong and experienced tremendous growth.

Customer Service - We focus on partnering with our customers to find and maintain the best solution possible for their packaging needs. Our customers consider us problem solvers and profit enhancers.

Our People - At Associated Packaging, Inc., people are our greatest asset. We value each employee and know that great success comes from a great team.

Associated Packaging, Inc. is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.