Job Description
A large retail client based in Goodlettsville, TN is looking for an International Logistics Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting a container utilization initiative that aims to create more efficiencies in how international vendors are packing and shipping out containers of product. You are expected to communicate clearly and respectfully with international vendors, and work with them to identify gaps in the current process, and then build out solutions to create efficiency and cost saving measures. You will review load plans - giving feedback when needed, make sure that the vendors are loading full containers versus shipping half empty, reviewing current and future PO's to understand the volume of freight that needs to be planned for, taking an in-depth look at the facilities that don’t have the freight needed to ship a full container and determining the best route to take by either shipping half way packed, or waiting o...