Logistics Clerk

Logistics Clerk

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Works within Transportation Management System (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to look-up, manage, and analyze customer sales order data to determine shipping mode requirements for outbound full-truck and container orders.
• Schedules order pick-ups with carriers, maintains a shipping schedule, and collaborates with the Shipping team to complete daily shipments.
• Schedules weekly inbound truck shipments from A-dec suppliers based on provided product information and prepares daily inbound shipment updates for the Purchasing team.
• Provides quick response to requests for expedited shipments, selecting appropriate shipping mode, and transit time.
• Prepares freight quotes and looks for ways to reduce costs for A-dec and A-dec's customers.
• Assists Domestic Customer Service with freight quoting, tracking of customer shipments, order pick-up requests, and miscellaneous inquiries.
• Audits and codes carrier freight invoices before sending them to Finance. Investigates and escalates discrepancies. Follows up on past-due invoices and collaborates with carriers to resolve billing errors. Maintains confidentiality of information, achieves and maintains quality and productivity standards, and must not pose a risk to self or others.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess general math skills and be able to create spreadsheets and reports.
• Able to learn new tasks and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of information and material.
• Demonstrated keyboarding quality and efficiency with the ability to proofread for errors effectively.

Education and Experience

• Generally requires up to 1 year of relevant experience using various Microsoft Office applications with the ability to be trained on new software applications.
• Experience in the transportation industry or customer service in a fast-paced administrative environment is preferred.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required. A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.