Job Description
Job Description
TITLE : Logistics Specialist
REPORTS TO : Director, Logistics and Final Mile
ABOUT US : Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for a Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic and values-driven company.
Company Purpose
Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.
Core Values
- Good design is good . Good design should be reflected in everything we do.
- Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.
- Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.
- Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.
- Be humble. We take nothing for granted.
- Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.
- Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.
ABOUT THE ROLE : Blu Dot is looking for a skilled and dynamic Specialist to join the Logistics team. In this role, you will utilize transportation industry and Blu Dot best practices to support the management of a network of third-party transportation providers. The scope will include several workstream capabilities including shipment booking, shipment tracking / tracing, carrier portal management and returns execution. This role is well suited for a logistics professional seeking the opportunity to enhance logistics systems, improve processes, and contribute directly to the company's strategic direction.
WHO YOU ARE :
A relationship builder. You take pride in your emotional intelligence quotient and strive to foster meaningful professional connections.You have a high attention to detail and are capable of deftly managing many moving parts.You understand the importance of the role's accountabilities and responsibilities. You have a high attention to detail and take pride in doing things right while applying your administrative, functional and people skills.You keep calm in the face of chaos, change, pressure, andYou use excellent listening and communication skillsYou have a sense of (kind) urgency in delivering to your logistic partners, company leadership and fellow employees.You are self-driven with a strong work ethic and work well with minimum supervision.You are approachable and have a strong sense of integrity.WHAT YOU WILL DO :
Act as subject matter expert of final mile carrier network for other departments within Blu Dot.Support the entry of order information between third party delivery carrier portals and other internal systems to maintain accurate shipment tracking / inventories.Audit shipment batches to ensure proper shipment mode selection and routing methods.Track and trace truckload, LTL and small parcel shipments to ensure they arrive to their intended destination on time and in full.Keep a constant pulse on final mile carrier network and ensure compliance to Blu Dot SLA requirements and Statement of Work.Provide phone and email support to delivery drivers and dispatchers.Manage movement of goods returning from third party delivery providers to Blu Dot warehouse, including transfer validation, paperwork, booking and track / trace.Provide feedback on performance of existing final mile carrier network and make suggestions for areas of improvement.Participate in regular business reviews of final mile carriers.Audit delivery invoices to ensure proper payments for transportation services.Find and implement ways to improve and streamline existing logistics team processes.IDEAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceSome customer service experience preferredPosition requires professionalism and high attention to detailMust be able to multi-task and meet deadlinesHas the ability to collaborate with various teams and remains calm under pressureProficient with Microsoft OutlookKnowledge of Blu Dot products and processes a plusThese are 'nice to have' credentials, but we always welcome candidates with unique and diverse backgrounds. We see the value in a wide range of experiences and always love connecting with people excited about opportunities to join Blu Dot.Job Posted by ApplicantPro