Logistics Specialist - Equipment Control

Logistics Specialist - Equipment Control

MSC USA - Baltimore

47,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD

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At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operations related to the release, return, and repositioning of MSC containers and gensets, ensuring a proper supply of equipment in all strategic areas.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors, tracks, and reports MSC Equipment flows using MSC proprietary IT system along with excel reports and use of Power BI.
  
• Creates reports and monitors the Equipment Inventories for US Terminals and Depots
  
• Executes the distribution of MSC�s equipment (Containers, gensets and special equipment) in accordance with Logistics strategy, demand, and vendors� capacity - ensuring appropriate allocation of equipment in all nationwide areas.
  
• Liaises with internal departments, overseas offices and occasionally with government agencies (e.g. US Customs), as necessary.
  
• Provides timely and accurate responses to internal inquiries regarding transportation milestones and shipment details.
  
• Communicates quickly and effectively with respective vendors. (Terminals-Depots-Trucking Companies)
  
• Observes corporate guidelines when addressing vendor and customer inquiries regarding shipments.
  
• Generates potential solutions to customer issues.
  
• Identifies and addresses potential Equipment�s sublease, mis release, theft or loss situations.
  
• Analyzes data and consider performance modifications and implement strategies.
  
• Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.
  
• Provides feedback regarding current corporate practices and metrics to support process efficiencies.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

Required skills, experience, education

• Bachelor�s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.)
  
• Attention to detail: Advanced
  
• Communication skills: Advanced
  
• Dependability: Advanced
  
• Team player: Advanced
  
• English: Advanced
  
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
  

WORK AUTHORIZATION

• Authorization to work in the U.S
  

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
  
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
  

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
  
• 401K Plan - 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
  
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
  
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.
  

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.