Urban Outfitters Looking for Urbn Logistics Specialist, Transportation at Philadelphia PA Full Time

Title

Logistics Specialist, Domestic and Retail Transportation

Reports to

Director of North American Omnichannel Transportation

Overview

The Logistics Specialist role has responsibility for the retail transportation network in the U.S and Canadian markets. Ensures the timely and effective execution of operating procedures specific to the functional area and mode of transportation. Heavy emphasis will be placed on retail store fulfillment, carrier management and meeting brand objectives. Develop a strong external network of carriers and third-party providers. Additional scope: Assist with other domestic transportation functions, identifies, and implements best practices, must be able to support other transportation initiatives. assisting vendors with measuring and managing service providers to deliver exceptional service to brand partners. Build contingency planning and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day activities related to retail store deliveries.

• Primary point of contact for brand store operations teams

• Develop and maintain ship and delivery schedules for truckload and pool providers.

• Track and trace store deliveries.

• Develop and maintain carrier scorecards, manage performance to SLA

• Develop partnerships with Shared Services groups and Brand stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• 1+ years Logistics and/or Supply Chain related experience preferred.

• Ability to interact with all levels, carriers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders.

• Experience with negotiating and managing Logistics contracts.

• Familiar with performance management; including scorecards, root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Job Skills

• Good written and verbal communication.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Customer focused; internal and external.

• Possesses excellent business acumen.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.

Location

Hybrid – Philadelphia, PA

Travel

10%

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