Logistics Specialist Sr

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Logistics Specialist is integral to the design, development, and maintenance of the Oshkosh logistics system. Design of logistics routing, consolidating freight and providing system metrics are main responsivities of this role to support Oshkosh Corporation’s requirement. The Senior Logistics Specialist will be responsible for design of routings for both internal materials as well as finished goods; transportation market research and dissemination of information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor routes/lane/shipments for compliance and conformance by service providers; lead internal stakeholders in compliance action plans.
• Communicate with carriers on performance and opportunities.
• Prospect new carriers, create and maintain strong working relationships with carriers.
• Lead development of Long-Term Agreements with key carrier partners.
• Peer leader in the development of requirements, process improvements, quote packages, data gathering, evaluation and analysis of bid packages.
• Lead negotiations with carriers in alignment with overall bid strategy.
• Understand the Oshkosh logistics freight system and how it connects with the business.
• Support the scheduling of shipments, either inbound or outbound (including expedites) where needed.
• Frequent review of market conditions, summarizing market intel and recommending execution.
• Effectively lead a team of Logistics professionals; serve as the supervisor of Logistics team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a relative area.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Logistics experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience leading people and process.
• Occasional travel required; typically less than 25%.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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