Logistics Specialist

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Outbound Logistics, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting logistics strategies, identifying cost and service improvement initiatives and supporting the daily logistics operations of DC’s in the FBIN network.

POSITION LOCATION: This role is designated as a hybrid role which includes working at least 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our North Olmsted, OH office to foster better collaboration, connection, and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as daily outbound operations support specialist for multiple business operations across multiple modes of shipment (Truck, LTL, Parcel).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet all transportation needs of the organization by supporting departmental projects and function as a project lead to support transportation initiatives and objectives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for both cost and service initiatives through data analysis with internal and external customer engagement.
• Support transportation budget goals by selecting lowest cost transportation solutions that meets customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot and investigate outbound transportation problems to ensure seamless operations with our external and internal Logistics customers.
• Provide support for TMS initiatives and enhancements under set timelines.
• Analyze freight spend data by region, carrier, mode, and customer to understand trends and mitigate risk.
• Provide transportation expertise and system support to our external and internal FBIN customers to support our FBIN operations in the logistics and distribution functions.
• Research and resolve transportation delivery and distribution center issues by maintaining communication with internal customers on related pick-up and delivery concerns.
• Constructively challenge standard process approaches in place to deliver cost savings and improved services to our FBIN customers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of logistics experience
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience)
• MS Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Nice to Have: ERP system experience (preferably Oracle or SAP)
• Nice to Have: Transportation Management System experience (preferably Mercury Gate or Oracle OTM)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and problem-solve
• Ability to be a leader of change
• Ability to make independent decisions based on sound rationale and alignment with FBIN’s operational standards and goals.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.