Inland Empire Paper Co Hiring for Logistics Specialist Job at Millwood, WA Full Time

Inland Empire Paper Company, operating in Millwood Washington since 1911, strives to be the industry leading custom ground-wood paper supplier through highly efficient production methods, first-in-class customer service, and market defining employee capabilities.

We seek an experienced Logistics Specialist to perform all tasks associated with logistics/transportation in cooperation with our Customer Service Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of finished product shipments, specifically with regard to customer satisfaction and transportation cost per ton.

Responsibilities

• Understand the function and flow of outbound transportation including basic understanding of equipment and terminology in regards to Over the Road Trucking, Intermodal, Rail, Ocean (all modes) policies and procedures, DOT regulations, proper load securement and other activities relating to safe and efficient product transport; work closely with carriers and shipping personnel to assure efficient and effective execution of goods transportation.
• Coordinate daily activity with customer service, shipping, hostler and carriers to facilitate movement of product including product ready times, tracking and fulfilling equipment needs, providing updates to internal and external customers as required.
• Analyze delivery performance across transportation network, identify improvement opportunities and work with stakeholders for successful implementation; proactively update knowledge of emerging trends in transportation, both locally and nationally; assist in administration, implementation and auditing of agreements with carriers as well as working with supervisor on rate negotiations (Request for Quotes – RFQ’s)
• Develop and maintain customer relationships and work with customer service team on shared activities including processing incoming orders, preparing product samples, customer correspondence, filing, invoicing, and production scheduling to meet efficiency goals and customer requirements.

• 4-year college degree preferred in accounting, business, or related discipline. Relevant education, experience and training may substitute for a degree.
• 2 years experience in manufacturing/production environment in accounting, customer relations or supply chain preferred. Additionally, any experience with rail freight coordination and product warehousing is desired.
• Demonstrated organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly functioning computer skills required particularly with Excel and scheduling software
• Excellent math skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; able to clearly articulate information with all levels of organization and outside partners; must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and develop/maintain close relationships with all stakeholders.
• Non-smoking, drug-free workplace operating 24/365.

Additional Information

• Inland Empire Paper Company continues to be one of the few employers in the region to still offer some of the very best compensation and benefit packages.
• IEP is a smoke-free and drug-free production facility operating 24 hours per day/365 days per year.
• All job offers and subsequent employment are contingent upon a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Qualified individuals are requested to upload their resume and cover letter.
• Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information are respected. Thank you to all applicants for your interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

To learn more about us visit our website: https://iepco.com