Logistics Specialist

Position Summary:
The Logistics Specialist makes routing decisions for domestic shipments, book shipments, analyze transportation costs and identify cost savings opportunities, provide service issue solutions, and provide training to vendors and team members.
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Assign routing to all shipments in TMS ensuring that proper carriers are used, and that freight arrives in time for delivery.
• Perform duties related to building and scheduling loads and tracking and tracing shipments.
• Analyze and identify cost savings opportunities regarding domestic shipments.
• Assist operations and vendors in troubleshooting and resolving any transportation issues.
• Train team members and vendors on Guitar Center systems and the Guitar Center Enterprise Vendor Routing Guide.
• Additional duties as assigned.

About the Guitar Center Company
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.
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To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Must have 4 years of relevant work experience in a distribution environment.

• Must have flexibility to cross train as a backup on all Logistics functions.
• Must be able to speak and write professionally when dealing with vendors and carriers.
• Must be able to calculate and compare carrier costs.

• Must be able to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must have intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite experience, including Excel and Word.
• Must posses a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and efficiency when entering data.
• Must be well organized and able to address changing priorities.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively communicate detailed information over the telephone and/or computer system.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude, and support for company goals.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be reliable; able to maintain a strong attendance record.

• Must be proactive in problem solving; demonstrated initiative with strong sense of urgency and teamwork.

Why Guitar Center Company? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Why join us?
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
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