Job Description Posted Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:00 AM Allyn International is currently looking for a full-time Logistics Specialist in Fort Myers, FL to join our organization Recent Grads Welcome to Apply Allyn is a privately-held professional service firm within the tax, customs, trade, and logistics sectors. Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in multiple industries. What does a Logistics Specialist do? The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing logistics activities in a manner that meets business fulfillment requirements in parallel with the goal of transportation cost reduction. The position is responsible for collecting and communicating all necessary information related to upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects, and services, as well as providing logistics support, consulting, and obtaining the best possible transportation rates. Location: Ft. Myers, FL Work Schedule: 40 hours, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday (some weekend / afterhours support / on-call rotation may be required) Compensation: $48,000-$52,000 Physical Demands: Sitting, typing, walking, and talking on the phone. Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer Work from home one day a week, 12-week paid maternity and paternity leave, employee events, medical, dental, vision, basic life (paid for by Allyn), voluntary life, STD (paid for by Allyn), LTD, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Free On-Site Fitness facility, tuition reimbursement and more Required Experience and Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree preferred International logistics experience preferred Scheduling and critical path management experience preferred Required Skills: Microsoft Excel Excellent customer service issue resolution experience Written and verbal communication skills Data analysis skills Responsibilities: Route cargo in accordance with legal and customer requirements including: cargo characteristics, transport mode, equipment type, service level, least cost, transit time, loading and offloading requirements Coordinate the routing process including: using contract rates and least cost whenever possible obtaining spot quotes for lanes or loads that aren’t contracted selecting carrier and tendering cargo in accordance with the process providing carrier, shipper, broker, consignee all pertinent docs and information as required Issue resolution and shipment responsibility Training of new employees and clients, if needed Research and subject matter expertise in the field of logistics and transportation Actively use either Allyn’s ALA software or use the software chosen per the client Accurately issue shipping documentation such as certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and certificates of insurance Reliably track and expedite progress of specialized shipments Capture all costs associated with a shipment including: freight cost, detention charges, storage charges if applicable, accessorials, surcharges, demurrage, other charges Actively look for and capture savings opportunities and added value opportunities when possible Actively participate in team meetings, conference calls, and daily project management calls with Allyn team and with the client Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and other transport regulations compliance management, including permitting, over dimensional, and Hazmat Eliminate or minimize risk exposure for Allyn and customers Maintain online tracking and metrics tools Track and resolve freight claims May be required to participate in industry publication and articles Provide excellent customer service to Allyn customers Allyn is a privately-held professional services firm established in 1992. We are dedicated to providing high quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and customs compliance. Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in industry sectors such as power generation and renewable energy, road construction equipment, electronics, industrial materials, heavy duty trucks, mining and drilling equipment, oil and gas, modular building, medical equipment, not for profit, and US government. Allyn conducts business in over twenty different languages and has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets. Our highly trained experts are located throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Allyn has regional headquarters in Fort Myers, FL USA, Shanghai P.R. China and Prague, Czech Republic. Allyn offers a team environment, competitive benefits and ongoing training, and support for our team members. If you are in alignment with our corporate values of focused growth, well-being, enjoyment, contribution, excellence, creativity, prosperity, and integrity, and while valuing professionalism and teamwork - now is the time for you to accelerate your career and join the Allyn team. Apply today or refer a qualified friend Please only accept recruiting messages for Allyn International from the domain allynintl.com. Emails received from other domains should be treated as inaccurate or fraudulent. J-18808-Ljbffr
