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Location: Covington, LA - 00; 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, Louisiana - 70433
Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 420 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.
Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!
So, end your job search here - at POOLCORP - Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!
You want Benefits? You've got it! Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401 (k) with generous company match
13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts and much more!
What to Expect?
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, this role's focus will be on daily logistics support, network efficiency, carrier compliance and will support the Logistics Coordinators in their daily roles while working with the Logistics Manager to support initiatives, procurement events, and special projects. This role will have cross functional interactions and projects with internal/external stakeholders and partners.
On a daily basis our Logistics Optimization Lead:
Provides training and support to logistics coordinators.
Analyzes data to monitor performance and improve business processes.
Provides conflict resolution for the support coordinators and logistics data and reporting as needed.
Works with the Logistics manager to manage freight pay and costs and assists with freight claim resolution.
Responsible for the Freight Payment and Audit queue resolution with Field personnel.
Onboards new transportation partners.
Supports the Logistics manager with PMO communications and market updates to the field.
Resolves carrier partner issues.
Maintains carrier service standards and carrier compliance (i.e.: Active Insurance, Active DOT#, etc.)
Works with the Logistics manager to analyze LTL agreements and RFPs.
Works with internal departments and field management to implement initiatives.
Provides logistics support for business expansion initiatives into the retail sector.
Supports the operations team with daily routing tools (i.e.: Appian, Co-pilot, etc.)
Assists with special projects as needed.
What You Will Need:
5+ years of experience in Logistics or similar field.
Bachelor's degree in business related discipline preferred.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to present to leadership.
Strong knowledge of logistics transportation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced problem-solving ability with logical reasoning.
Strong customer service skills with ability to communicate effectively.
Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) tool.
Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool; Prelude preferred.
Experience managing third party vendor relationships; TMC Navisphere preferred.
Experience managing third party carrier relationships.
Keen sense of influential leadership
5% Travel expectation.
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Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered "safety-sensitive" and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
