Logistics Specialist

3 months ago

Pontiac, United States Mahindra Automotive North America Full time

Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: Pontiac, MI

Direct Reports: 0

Reports to: Logistics Manager


Function: This person will be reporting to the Logistics Manager and will mainly entail, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:


  • Develop, analyze, and execute logistics plans to ensure least cost, best quality and timely delivery of whole goods between suppliers, Inter-facility transfers and customers across US and Canada.
  • Develop and maintain carrier partner relationships and facilitate bids and negotiations for all US and Canada lanes.
  • Ensure superior customer service and timely problem resolution.
  • Assist in the execution of tactical projects related to the business plan, including the reporting of savings and the performance of our transportation and logistics initiatives.
  • Analyze freight costs using Mahindra's Transportation Management System (TMS) and utilize the BI analytics tools to identify cost savings opportunities, understand key cost drivers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Streamline customs clearance process by assisting appointed Customs Broker.
  • Reconciliation of freight invoices and timely payment to all vendors.
  • Resolve problem shipments, assess supply chain concerns, and effectively communicate with other departments and stakeholders.
  • Follow import/export SOPs as per Mahindra procedures and US Customs regulations.



Requirements: Required prior accomplishments, experience, and skills:

  • 3-5 years' experience in transportation, logistics, or related supply chain fields.
  • Must understand key freight forwarding concepts (incoterms, bills of lading, terms of sale, etc.).
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning, and general business skills.
  • Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to others while building constructive relationships within and outside the organization. Team oriented work ethic with demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Ability to develop, improve, and implement tools and processes that enhance decision quality and drive greater efficiency at the least total cost to the company while maintaining desired service levels.
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of both internal and external organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, multi-task, work in teams, and be adaptive within a fast paced and changing environment under limited supervision.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Experienced in use of ERP systems a plus (preferably SAP).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%)
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. And prolong lifting and standing.



Mahindra USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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