Job Information
Newell Brands Transportation Clerk in Gastonia, North Carolina
Position Title: Transportation Clerk
Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Reports to: DC Supervisor
Location: Gastonia (Climate Control Facility)
The Transportation Clerk is responsible for managing/monitoring transportation business processes (i.e. procurement, Freight Bill Audit & Payment, Shipment Planning & Execution) to ensure that solutions are meeting customer requirements. This position will handle repeatable analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements. Position will require both customer and carrier interfacing. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Daily communication with carriers to schedule and make changes to pickups
• Daily interaction with operations team
• Maintenance and analysis of daily, weekly, monthly reports
• Analyze transportation spend and continuously look for ways to reduce cost
• Identify and resolve issues that may hinder operations or invoicing
• Assist with the day-to-day management and operation of all transportation functions to ensure timely, high level of customer service in a high growth environment
• Have a strong working knowledge of SAP, WMS & OTM applications and overall transportation and distribution
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Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years in logistics inventory control role or equivalent analytical experience
• General knowledge of shipping, receiving and distribution center operation; understanding of transportation best practices and procedures preferred.
• Systems knowledge (SAP, OTM, WMS)
• Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office Products
• Solid analytical skills and problem solving skills with high detail orientation
• Good communication both written and verbal is necessary due to the significant interaction required to ensure alignment and coordination across groups
• Ability to plan work on daily basis, work independently, self-motivated
• Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions as assigned
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmer’s, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Contigo, First Alert, Mapa, Spontex and Yankee Candle. Newell Brands is building beloved #1 and #2 brands that brighten homes and lives every day and create moments of joy, build confidence and provide peace of mind. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.