Senior Logistics Specialist

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

10h • $60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Outbound Logistics, based in Deerfield, IL, the Sr. Logistics Specialist supports outbound logistics strategies, identifies cost and service improvement initiatives, and assists with daily outbound logistics operations across FBIN’s distribution center (DC) network.
The Sr. Logistics Specialist will focus on network performance, freight cost management, service optimization, and continuous improvement. This individual will leverage logistics and business expertise to partner cross-functionally while also working independently to identify and deliver value-added opportunities.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of logistics experience
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and driving solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support change initiatives.
• Ability to make independent decisions aligned with FBIN operational standards and goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

• ERP system experience (Oracle or SAP preferred)
• Transportation Management System experience (MercuryGate or Oracle OTM preferred)

Responsibilities

• Function as the daily outbound operations support specialist for multiple business units across multiple transportation modes (Truckload, LTL, Parcel).
• Perform daily load planning, routing and carrier assignments based on routing guide and spot market activity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support all transportation needs, including participation in departmental projects and serve as a project participant for transportation initiatives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for cost and service through data analysis and engagement with internal and external customers.
• Support transportation budget objectives by selecting cost-effective transportation solutions that meet customer service expectations.
• Troubleshoot and investigate outbound transportation issues to ensure seamless operations with internal and external logistics partners.
• Provide support for Transportation Management System (TMS) initiatives and enhancements within established timelines.
• Provide support with Transportation Management System (TMS) setup and maintenance to ensure that freight is routed properly.
• Analyze freight spend by region, carrier, mode, and customer to identify trends and mitigate risk.
• Provide transportation expertise and system support to internal and external FBIN customers across logistics and distribution functions.
• Research and resolve transportation delivery and DC-related issues, maintaining proactive communication with internal stakeholders.
• Constructively challenge existing processes to drive cost savings and improve service levels for FBIN customers.
• Provide transportation expertise and system support on various projects to eliminate non-value-added processes, cost savings opportunities, and collaboration with other FBIN departments.
• Provide support to the Logistics team with data collection and analysis.

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $99,000 USD.
• Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level