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Logistics Specialist

We are hiring a Logistics Specialist to develops, coordinate, and implement change requests that come from our RDCs, OFCs, carriers and customers!

What You Will Be Doing:

Develops, coordinates, and implements change requests that come from our RDCs, OFCs, carriers and customers - The majority of the requests come via email and primarily consist of making changes to shipment plans. (Adding stops, removing stops, changing delivery dates, ship to locations and contact information.) You will be making changes in both SAP ERP and SAP TM. Some of the changes are straight forward but some require extensive business knowledge of the distribution network and order management. Most changes require timely communication either via email or phone call.

A major part of the job is working in harmony with a small team in a fast paced ever changing environment. The team’s objectives are shared and require a lot of collaboration to be successful. Because of the complexity of the business the team relies upon each other to meet the daily objectives and goals. Everyone knows each other’s job which allows team members to flow to work based on the needs for that moment.

Plans shipment deliveries to customers based on customer requirements and Steelcase business rules using SAP TM. Uses MS Excel to further analyze and improve shipment plans.

Lean in the office is part of the Steelcase Transportation team’s culture. We are constantly identifying waste in our processes and using lean principles to drive it out. Actively participating in identifying waste, collecting and analyzing data to determining root cause and implementing corrective action is expected.

Your future team:

A major part of the job is working in harmony with a small team in a fast paced ever changing environment

Who You Are:

Preferred Skills and Competencies

SAP system knowledge is preferred
Knowledge of transportation, distribution and order management process is preferred
Strong in Microsoft Excel
Strong in creative problem solving skills
Strong in organizational and analysis skills
Communicates effectively with various levels in organization
Ability to prioritize and apply logic and critical thinking
Able to understand the full scope and impact of assigned initiatives

Required Skills and Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Who We Are:

Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more. We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions- accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

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Public

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Grand Rapids, MI

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