Allyn International is in search of an Entry-Level Logistics Specialist to grow within our Logistics Department in our new office in Monterrey, Mexico located out of San Pedro Garza García . Allyn is a privately held professional services firm established in 1992. We provide high-quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and trade compliance operational support and consulting.

What does a Logistics Specialist do?

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing logistics activities in a manner that shall meet business fulfillment requirements in parallel with the goal of transportation cost reduction. The position is responsible for collecting and communicating all necessary information related to upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects, and services, as well as providing logistics support, consulting, and obtaining best possible transportation rates.

Position/Classification: Full-Time; Exempt, Entry level

Compensation: 320,000 - 380,000 pesos annually

Hours of Work: Regular business hours, Monday-Friday

Physical Demands: Sitting, typing, carrying, and climbing stairs

Remote work one day a week, paid 12 weeks maternity/paternity leave, Medical for employees paid for by Allyn, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Ideal Candidate Skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and prioritization skills

Responsibilities:

• Route cargo in accordance with legal and customer requirements including:
• transport mode
• equipment type
• least cost
• loading and offloading requirements
• Coordinate the routing process including:
• using contract rates and least cost whenever possible
• obtaining spot quotes for lanes or loads that aren’t contracted
• selecting carrier and tendering cargo in accordance with the process
• providing carrier, shipper, broker, consignee all pertinent docs and information as required
• Issue resolution and shipment responsibility
• Training of new employees and clients, if needed
• Research and subject matter expertise in the field of logistics and transportation
• Actively use either Allyn’s ALA software or use the software chosen per the client
• Accurately issue shipping documentation such as certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and certificates of insurance
• Reliably track and expedite progress of specialized shipments
• Capture all costs associated with a shipment including:
• detention charges
• storage charges if applicable
• accessorials
• surcharges
• demurrage
• other charges
• Actively look for and capture savings opportunities and added value opportunities when possible
• Actively participate in team meetings, conference calls, and daily project management calls with Allyn team and with the client
• Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and other transport regulations compliance management, including permitting, over dimensional, and Hazmat
• Eliminate or minimize risk exposure for Allyn and customers
• Maintain online tracking and metrics tools
• Track and resolve freight claims
• May be required to participate in industry publication and articles
• Provide excellent customer service to Allyn customers

Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in industry sectors such as power generation and renewable energy, road construction equipment, electronics, industrial materials, heavy-duty trucks, mining and drilling equipment, oil and gas, modular building, medical equipment, not for profit, and US government. Allyn conducts business in over twenty different languages and has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets. Our highly trained experts are located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Allyn has regional headquarters in Fort Myers, FL USA, Shanghai P.R. China, and Prague, Czech Republic.

Allyn offers a team environment, competitive benefits and ongoing training, and support for our team members. If you are in alignment with our corporate values of focused growth, well-being, enjoyment, contribution, excellence, creativity, prosperity, and integrity, and while valuing professionalism and teamwork - now is the time for you to accelerate your career and join the Allyn team. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!

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