Logistics Specialist – Shipping & Transportation

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable Logistics Specialist to check and control the flow of stock in the warehouses to ensure more effective logistic processes according to the SOPs, prepare the shipping plans using the related logistics systems to achieve targets in accordance with action plan, and cooperate with warehouse operations to ensure more effective logistics processes.

Requirements

Education: (Required) bachelor's degree; or more than 2 years of Hankook SCM experience with high school diploma
Experience: (Required) 2-5 years of relevant experience
Language: (Required) good command of written and spoken English
Skills & Knowledge: Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

(Preferred) supply chain management or logistics management major or advanced degree in a related field
(Preferred) previous experience in the manufacturing industry (transportation/distribution, TMS, scheduling, and or planning)

Responsibilities

Prepare the daily report about the flow of stocks. (daily results of receiving, loading and stocks of warehouse)
Prepare the shipping plans using the related logistics system (SAP) according to the shipment priority
Generate the shipment plan and cooperate with warehouse operations to move stock into the loading area for shipping
Determine the priority of picking according to the FIFO rule
Take actions promptly and report to the office SPV, if any trouble occurs in the work area
Keep the work processes according to the labor safety laws, regulations and SOPs
Cultivate relationships with carrier partners and outside vendors
Coordinate shipments from the manufacturing facility to the distribution centers and customers based on demand
Communicate with the Sales Group to ensure more effective shipping workflow and determine the shipment priority in accordance with the internal rules and RDD
Conduct the bid and consultation process for selecting the best service providers to deliver products from CDC to RDC or the customer
Locate vendors as needed to support company’s needs to use outside storage space, create the contract/ consultation, and manage the vendor and payment
Perform other duties as assigned by management