Logistics Specialist

Position Overview

Job Title: MAXAM Tire North America – Logistics Specialist (Domestic)

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Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with trucking carriers and freight providers.
• Create, monitor, and report monthly logistics key performance indicators.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and service level agreements with third party suppliers/service providers.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments for RFP and RFQ processes.
• Provide monthly updates on project status and progress on process improvement initiatives.
• Manage courier/carrier implementations and establish SLAs to ensure promised services.
• Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive pricing.
• Analyze shipping patterns, routes, and modes to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Recommend process improvements and operational changes to optimize freight spend.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and best practices.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the company's Transportation Management System and identify opportunities for TMS enhancements.
• Partner with procurement, warehouse, and customer service teams to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Communicate rate changes, carrier updates, and service disruptions to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct work experience in logistics, transport function, or supply chain management.
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, inventory control, and transportation management.
• Experience with third-party logistics providers.
• Ability to lead and develop a team across various levels and disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel: 5-10% National and International travel.
• Key soft skills: Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Coordination, Analytical Thinking, Process Improvement, Initiative, Goal Achievement, Strategic Thinking, Time Management, Adaptability, Creative Problem Solving, Accountability, and Leadership.