LBB Specialties Hiring for Logistics Specialist at Dallas, TX Full Time

LBB Specialties LLC (“LBB Specialties” or the “Company”) is ranked in the top 4 of dedicated North American specialty chemical and ingredients distributors. The LBB Specialties (LBBS) platform has been built through seven acquisitions since 2017.

LBB Specialties is a leader in North American specialty chemicals and ingredients. It is a diversified supplier serving end-markets including care, food & nutrition, industrial specialties, and life sciences. LBB Specialties generates approximately $500 million in revenue annually and employs more than 110 commercial team members.

LBB Specialties is a subsidiary of LBB Industries LLC (“LBB Industries”). LBB Industries is a private firm whose objective is to create value by partnering with management teams to build and grow companies over the long term. LBB Industries’ capital and resources are dedicated to supporting the growth of its companies, including by seeking complementary acquisitions.

To learn more about LBB Specialties, please visit our website: LBB Specialties

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: None

Overview

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating and analyzing the organization’s supply chain. Their responsibilities include transportation, warehousing, monitoring inventory activities to maintain and expedite products as they move through the supply chain. They manage all events associated with domestic and international trade compliance by detecting and preventing potential violations with DOT, IMO, IATA, FDA, CBP and other US federal agencies.

Responsibilities

1. Promote a healthy and efficient supply chain

• Coordinate and facilitate all facets of the supply chain to ensure prompt and proper movement of incoming and outgoing shipments for all LBB locations as well as 3PLs.
• Review of shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Make special shipping arrangements as necessary.
• Track and fix shipping errors for timely execution.
• Ensure that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards.
• Monitor cargo movement processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve shipping, quality, and regulation problems.
• Develop processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized while optimizing cost.
• Handle logistics and receiving of Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) and ensuring internal and external communication is timely and accurate.
• Assist on inventory audits.
• Warehouse planning for optimal efficiency.
• Subject matter expert on ERP (P21), TMS, MS Office Suite.
• Training resource for colleagues in logistics processes.

2. Communication and Collaboration

• Respond to external and internal customer inquiries in a timely and concise manner.
• Track and communicate expeditiously of any exceptions to related parties concerning shipments, facilities, brokers, clients, and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, federal agencies, shippers, transportation and warehousing service providers.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, accounting, regulatory and other internal teams.

3. Compliance

• Evaluate company’s adherence to import compliance requirements by testing procedures and processes through self-audits and recordkeeping.
• Manage all events associated domestic and international trade compliance by detecting and preventing potential violations by various government agencies.

4. Other Responsibilities

• Special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication.
• Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills.
• Keep organization and time management skills.
• Good collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced data analysis and data visualization.
• Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes.
• Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions.
• Familiar with laws, regulations and ISO requirements as they apply to logistics.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP, Oracle, Chempax.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes

• Personal integrity. The highest standard of personal and professional conduct.
• Enjoy working with others as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset coupled with business discipline.
• Natural curiosity. Commitment to learning and growth–both personally and within others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with demonstrated ability to timely manage multiple tasks.

Additional Information

Location: Dallas, TX

Hours: 7am-4pm

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Travel: None

Work Authorization: Must be able to show evidence of authorization to work in the US without employer sponsorship

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We believe that employees should be provided with a working environment that fosters productivity and the ability to work to the best of his/her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.