Vehicle Distribution Logistics Specialist

Job Summary
The Vehicle Distribution Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of planning, delivering, and executing high performance transportation management solutions. This includes but is not limited to the movement of trucks and vehicles (both new and used) between ocean terminals, warehouses, and railroad ramps by organizing, assessing, and evaluating the capacity, schedules, and equipment pickup and delivery activities for various transportation hubs for various business units.

Primary Objectives

• Prioritize, coordinate, and schedule deliveries for multiple business units for locations on West Coast to Hawaii routes as well as Southern California dealer deliveries.
• Analyze, track, and monitor Key Performance Metrics which may include drayage costs, per diem, transit time, etc.
• Deliver a high level of customer service and quality to enable the movement of trucks and autos on a timely and efficient basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with management to develop, audit, and reconcile customer rate structures.
• Schedule/dispatch trucking for both Terminal to Terminal and Terminal to Dealer work. Monitor and coordinate all westbound Hawaii cargo.
• Confirm and update accurate E.T.A. information, voyage cut-off requirements, and provide advance notification of early arrivals to advance vehicles from future voyages.
• Identify problems and work with customers and vendors to develop the best solution possible and available. Create and recommend best practices related to departmental process flows.
• Maintain daily performance records, control logs, and dispatch-related file systems. Perform required analysis and reporting as required. Update schedules, logs, and tasks daily.
• Understand and adhere to all vendor interchange policy agreements to avoid storage and per diem charges.
• Work with other Liner supporting teams to maintain customer relationships.
• Prepare reports as needed or directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED) required
• Some college-level coursework preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state-issued driver license and acceptable driving record required
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of related experience in dispatching and line haul carriage / trucking operations required
• Experience working with third party vendors, contractors, and suppliers. required
• Vehicle and capacity planning experience within the transportation and logistics industries, including experience scheduling and coordinating deliveries. preferred
• Prior experience working in a union environment a plus preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of related regulations, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Customer relationship skills with the ability to work with a variety of different customers.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and activities and deliver on multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work with numbers, detail orientation, and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong business communication including verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications at the following levels: ? Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint: Basic level of skill

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Vessel planning, inventory control, audit and reconciliation skills strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in telephonic information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office environment, crouch/bend to access floor-level storage - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate office equipment, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move and manipulate objects weighing up to 20 pounds - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often
• Use hands/fingers to manipulate and file documents, folders, small objects - Regularly

Working Environment
This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Corporate office environment
• Vessel and terminal environment - includes moving, shifting surfaces, and active production areas including moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Outdoor/open environments which may involve high/low temperatures, humidity and inclement weather conditions.

Travel
Occasional Must be able to travel independently between locations.

Screening Requirements
Background Checks

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.