• Job Description

  Req#: 2572

  Logistics Specialist - MH (USA)

  Northbrook, IL 60062, USA Req #2572

  Thursday, August 15, 2024

  Logistics Specialist

  M. Holland is a leading international distributor of materials, service and solutions to the thermoplastics industry, providing suppliers with the most strategic channels to market, offering innovative sourcing and supply chain solutions to its clients, and providing talented people with rewarding career opportunities. Since 1950, a deep commitment to personal relationships has formed the core of the company’s heritage, its culture, and its vision. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, M. Holland sells in excess of 1.5 billion pounds of plastic resin to more than 4,000 clients in 50 countries annually. The company is serious about its brand statement ‘’ We Take Plastics Personally” -- and it is committed to transforming the plastics experience for clients, suppliers and its people.

  Summary

  The Logistics Specialist role is responsible for completing warehouse and carrier transactions, working with warehouse 3rd party logistics (3PL) providers, collaborating with others internally, supporting peers, and developing themselves to meet the overall objective of providing targeted on-time delivery service levels to our customers by working with the warehouses and carriers to perform timely, accurate transactions.

  Critical Activities

  • Adheres to the processes for receiving, jobs, and picking (e.g. policies, procedures, and work instructions)
  • Suggests changes to the warehouse management system (WMS) technology configuration, customizations, and data (e.g. ERP, WarehouseMaster)
  • Works with the warehouse 3PL network (e.g. transactions, ERP access, relationships) 1.4 Performs proficiently (e.g. transaction timeliness and accuracy)
  • Adheres to the processes for customer, 199-direct, and transfer shipping (e.g. policies, procedures, and work instructions)
  • Suggests changes to the transportation management system (TMS) technology configuration, customizations, and data (e.g. ERP, Echo, Cass)
  • Works with the warehouse 3PL and carrier network (e.g. transactions, ERP access, Echo integration, relationships)
  • Achieves on-time delivery (OTD) targets by meeting agreed upon service levels
  • Adheres to the process for the timely freight payment processing
  • Formulates improvement ideas and/or suggestions
  • Participates as appropriate on other teams / projects
  • Strives for professional interactions with internal & external customers
  • Strives for professional interactions with internal & external suppliers
  • Provides ample notice for planned and unplanned absences to Manager
  • Provides backup to other Logistics Specialists as requested
  • Provides support to team members in need
  • Utilizes MHQ for published supply chain resources
  • Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning by building skills, earning credentials, and increasing responsibilities

  Knowledge & Skills

  • Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5 years related experience
  • Basic understanding of distribution business, the order-to-cash process and/or the procure-to-pay process
  • Ability to thrive in a constantly changing fast paced environment and consistently meet tight timelines
  • Strong computer knowledge base with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experience with ERP or logistics system(s)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, requires regular interaction between various depts. and outside vendors
  • Ability to improve processes and problem solve: define, measure, analyze, improve, and control

  Work Environment

  • Typically working in a general office environment and/or home office
  • Limited overnight travel
  • Occasional visits to industrial areas that may involve exposure to heat, noise, and large industrial equipment

  To learn more about M. Holland, please visit www.mholland.com

  M. Holland is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
  Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

  Other details

  • Job Family OPS / LOGISTICS CAREER PATH (Job Family)
  • Job Function WC (Job Function)
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator 0000000 - MHOLLAND

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• About the company

  The number one distribution partner for polymers rubber and chemicals. Ravago provides a superior distribution, resale, compounding and recycling service for plastic raw materials serving sophisticated functions that improve the sustainable quality of ...

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