LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Carter Machinery

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About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Dulles, Virginia. The Logistics Specialist position is responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of Carter's delivery vehicle fleet in a manner that maximizes customer satisfaction, employee productivity, and reduces contract hauling to customers. Responsibilities include managing the delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures and DOT regulations. Seeking candidates with previous experience in transportation/logistics; College degree a plus.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of transportation/logistics procedures.
• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong time management/organizational skills to manage, monitor and track progress of situations simultaneously.
• Must be able to adjust to changing job priorities.
• Strong PC skills required (Microsoft Word, internet, and Outlook E-mail).
• Excellent internal and external customer satisfaction skills.
• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Some travel is required – overnight or out town via car or airplane.
• Must possess ability to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work additional hours as needed to meet business and customer demands.
• regularly being required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• previous experience in transportation/logistics
• College degree

Responsibilities

• managing the delivery schedules
• ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures and DOT regulations
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees