Logistics Specialist

Logistics SpecialistHawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.Hawkins is looking for a Logistics Specialist at our headquarters location in Roseville, MN. This individual is responsible for arranging freight, maintaining systems and information, and assisting with Hawkins' driver needs. This individual works with other departments and locations to handle daily activity, along with identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities to meet and exceed internal and external customer needs.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships between Hawkins and carriers to ensure competitive rates, source carrier capacity, and ensure customer satisfaction.Locate carriers for specific loads and dispatch trucks to provide timely delivery of productPlan and schedule distribution services including shipping and delivery.Ensure customer satisfaction and on-time deliveries, proactively work with internal departments to head off potential issues, and provide timely, flexible and pragmatic responses to changes in priorities.Resolve freight-related problems of all types, through performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective action to increase customer satisfaction.Assist Operations, Customer Service and Purchasing in load building to improve the overall use of JD Edwards and other tools.Assist in the coordination of repairs to equipment used by Hawkins drivers.Work closely with IT to ensure freight accruals are accurate, and work with Accounting to ensure variances are managed in a timely manner.Manage vendor holds and the accruals requiring resolution.File claims with carriers, ensure accuracy and correct payments.Work with systems including JD Edwards (routes, rates and primary carrier invoice upload), ELD for accurate reporting, Fleetio (for repair and maintenance data) and the CAPA database as needed.About YouBachelor's or Associate Degree in distribution, logistics, supply chain or related.3+ years' experience in transportation; prior dispatch experience preferred; prior experience in chemical/food/pharma experience preferredUnderstanding of government regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, HazMat, etc.)Experience with LTL, Bulk and Van transportationExcellent MS Office applications skills requiredExperience and proficiency with JD Edwards or other ERPProven ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion necessaryAbility to multi-task in a highly dynamic environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills requiredEffective communication skills required – verbal, written and interpersonalExpected Compensation: $70,000-$79,000 + 5% bonus eligibilityHawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.