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PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics)

Operations Specialist - Weekend (22193)

PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics), Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Operations Specialist - Weekend (22193) role at PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics). 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Responsibilities

Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products. Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities. Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as distribution cost or availability. Analyze customer needs to determine how to increase service scope, reduce waste, or optimize customer service. Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance. Assist with the negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers and/or vendors. Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes. Implement new or improved supply chain processes. Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies. Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements. Participate in the coordination of new facilities implementation. Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success. Select transportation solutions to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution. Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers. Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows. Develop forecasts or standard cost lists. Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials. Work Activities

Understand and utilize all standard procedures Generate P.O.D. exception reports for your station Utilize exception reports as tracing worksheets Utilize all pertinent aspects of the PGL phone system Utilize all pertinent published resources Obtain proof of deliveries on all shipments generated by your station Provide proof of deliveries, flight information, shipment history and other computer-accessed information upon client request Use the computer system on every call received or made Supply shipment location and status, last action taken on the shipment, and full shipment history on request Follow up on every shipment generated by your station Note pertinent information in the memo section of the alert screen and update routing in the Alert screen Accrue accurate costs, considering the financial interests of clients and PGL Justify agent charges by noting any special requirements relevant to services provided Send out information to start the preliminary carrier claims process Generate turnover log for fellow employees daily Qualifications

Education and Experience: 1-3 years of logistics services and/or warehouse fulfillment experience. AOG experience is a plus. Hazmat certification is a plus. Willing to work a variable schedule, including overtime, weekends and holidays. Industry-related degree and/or certification. Knowledge: Transportation basics (freight movement by air, rail, sea, or road) and associated costs; Customer and personal service principles; Public safety and security concepts; Mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics); English language fundamentals. Skills: Active listening; Speaking; Critical thinking; Negotiation; Time management; Complex problem solving; Social perceptiveness; Coordination; Judgment and decision making; Monitoring; Reading comprehension; Service orientation. Abilities: Oral comprehension; Oral expression; Written comprehension; Speech clarity; Near vision; Problem sensitivity; Speech recognition; Written expression; Deductive reasoning; Inductive reasoning. Tools/Technology: Desktop computers, fax machines, laptops, telephony; Compliance software; Email; ERP; WMS; CRM software; CargoWise EDI/Enterprise; Microsoft Excel and office applications. Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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