Senior Logistics Specialist

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Logistics Specialist role at Graymont.Open to candidates in Graymont’s Eastern NA Region: Quebec, New Brunswick, Ohio, PennsylvaniaGraymont is seeking a bilingual (EN/FR) Senior Logistics Specialist whose principal responsibilities include the management, procurement, and operational direction of safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective material handling by truck. This role, which maintains a customer focus, will operate in accordance with demand-driven shipment schedules and Graymont\'s standards. This position will be the point of contact for truck-related topics for internal stakeholders (sales, manufacturing, terminal operations, and procurement) and will serve as the primary point of contact with truck carriers and third-party service providers. In addition to primary truck transportation responsibilities, this role may support regional logistics needs in rail, water, transloading, and business development projects as directed by the Logistics Manager.ResponsibilitiesSupport the execution of the Logistics and Customer Service strategy to enhance profitability, competitive positioning, and customer value.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive process efficiency, cost reduction, and service quality in partnership with the logistics team.Identify constraints/root cause, develop and implement solutions, track results, and refine.Identify opportunities to improve shipping schedules to minimize gate to gate times and load sizes and ensure deliveries are made on time, in full and invoiced correctly.Act as a regional logistics representative with support from the Logistics Manager and other stakeholders.Participate in bid activities, logistics projects, and internal consulting on service, cost, and delivery improvements.Provide regional support across rail, vessel operations, transloading, and new business opportunities.Collaborate with Risk Management team to ensure carrier safety compliance:Perform carrier due diligence and manage safety performance.Lead resolution efforts for carrier-related safety or quality incidents.Support continuous improvement in safety and compliance metrics.Develop and manage monthly key performance indicators (KPIs).Assist in the review/implementation of new technology to improve operations, visibility and metrics tracking.Analyze data to provide necessary business insights and to make recommendations to improve the business and optimize our operations and carrier utilization.Manage, and routinely measure, service providers performance to Graymont standards.Negotiate all inbound/outbound truck freight contracts, with support from the Logistics Manager.Lead the Truck RFQ process in conjunction with the Logistics Manager; define regional service requirements, review bids, negotiate rates, execute contracts and measure truck carrier performance to optimize safety, asset utilization, and cost of delivery.Calibrate carrier capacity with demand and supply requirements.Work with stakeholders to leverage backhaul opportunities.Develop standardized (regional) accessorial charges and business parameters for ease of administration, analysis and cost management.Maintain data for respective mode(s): freight rates, fuel surcharges, asset costs, transit/cycle times and contracts.Create and maintain a customer/source/carrier matrix and work to develop tools to automate and improve execution to the business plan.Administrative activities including but not limited to ensuring carrier payable accounts are current and accurate, setup of new carriers in supplier master, and processing POs as required.Support the Logistics Manager with budgeting, business and financial planning, forecasting and variance analysis.Maintain awareness of all industry developments via key trade associations, councils, conferences, publications, etc.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree considered an asset. Applicable related work experience in conjunction with an associate’s degree may be considered.Professional Experience: Proven experience in truck, barge, and/or rail transportation or logistics/supply chain management.Beneficial Experience: Knowledge of lime/cement/dry bulk transportation, including rail and vessel operations, is an asset. Experience in network optimization and decentralized inventory planning is an asset.Certifications: Industry certification preferred: PLog., APICS, or other Logistics/Supply Chain Association designation.Technology Requirements: JDE or other ERP systems experience a plus, proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in pivot tables a plus.Language Requirements: Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 20-30% of the time is required.Who You AreEffective Communicator: You are an active listener who can communicate effectively with different audiences in diverse situations.Business Acumen: You have a sharp understanding of business operations and market trends, making strategic decisions to drive growth and competitive advantage.Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized: You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in your work. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.Problem Solving: You love immersing yourself in difficult technical problems and coming up with solutions that work. You think outside the box and use your experience and intuition to identify when such solutions are realistic.Who We AreFounded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we proudly serve a wide range of markets, customers, and communities in North America and Asia Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.Graymont’s strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective.Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.To learn more about the employment experience at Graymont, click here.If you're interested in exploring our current job opportunities, please visit us at www.graymont.com/en/careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr