Logistics Operations Associate

$51,400.00-$70,600.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

The Logistics Operations Associate is responsible for carrier selection and service levels across multiple business units. The associate's specific tasks include: the use of the corporate Transportation Management System (TMS) for outbound and inbound carrier selection based on cost, service, and level of commitment; determine equipment and service level requirements for multiple plant locations across business units and manage carrier selection and performance to meet cost and service expectations; maintain continuous contact and provide assistance to customer service groups, sales, plant purchasing, and plant shipping personnel; and secure and coordinate uninterrupted transportation services and materials flow to and from North American markets.

Anticipated deadline to apply: 11/30/24. This deadline is Johns Manville’s good faith estimate of when the application will close. Johns Manville may extend the deadline and will update this posting promptly if it is extended.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Utilize the corporate TMS for carrier selection on outbound and inbound shipments from multiple plant locations across all business units
• Implement the day-to-day transportation plan
• Implement and maintain company policy and standard operating procedures
• Monitor service level requirements and equipment commitments with motor carriers
• Monitor carrier service level performance and meet internal reporting requirements
• Report cost reduction opportunities within assigned planning markets
• Determine optimal mode between truckload, LTL and intermodal based on delivery requirements
• Maintain good and ethical relationships with carrier/association contacts
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports
• As directed, study possible savings and service improvements through use of new and/or improved carrier equipment, methods, and procedures
• Upon request from the procurement team, prepare any data for the negotiation of carrier services and equipment within assigned planning markets
• Responsible for performing specific activities under direct supervision
• Work is outlined in detail by others
• Limited discretion within well established guidelines to include order of work tasks
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred with o to 2 years of experience; 4 + years of work experience in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge and experience in motor carrier transportation preferred
• Knowledge of a Transportation Management System preferred
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Solid customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Basic knowledge of SAP or ERP systems is preferred
• Minimal travel required (0 - 5 days per year)
• Work environment is typical of an office setting

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.