Logistics Operations Associate in Littleton, Colorado at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway
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Job Description
Location: Littleton CO JMTC
Req ID: R24_1543
Time Type: Full time
Description:
Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
The Associate Logistics Operations Associate is responsible for carrier selection and service levels across multiple business units. This position is tasked with the following: the use of the corporate Transportation Management System (TMS) for outbound and inbound carrier selection based on cost, service, and level of commitment; determine equipment and service level requirements for multiple plant locations across business units and manage carrier selection and performance to meet cost and service expectations; maintain continuous contact and provide assistance to customer service groups, sales, plant purchasing, and plant shipping personnel; and secure and coordinate uninterrupted transportation services and materials flow to and from North American markets.
This position works on a hybrid schedule out of our Littleton, CO, Monday- Wednesday are office days and Thursday and Friday are remote days.
Anticipated deadline to apply: 8/17/24. This deadline is Johns Manville’s good faith estimate of when the application will close. Johns Manville may extend the deadline and will update this posting promptly if it is extended.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Utilize the corporate TMS for carrier selection on outbound and inbound shipments from multiple plant locations across all business units.
- Implement the day-to-day transportation plan.
- Implement and maintain company policy and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor service level requirements and equipment commitments with motor carriers.
- Monitor carrier service level performance and meet internal reporting requirements.
- Report cost reduction opportunities within assigned planning markets.
- Determine optimal mode between truckload, LTL and intermodal based on delivery requirements.
- Maintain good and ethical relationships with carrier/association contacts.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports.
- As directed, study possible savings and service improvements through use of new and/or improved carrier equipment, methods, and procedures.
- Upon request from the procurement team, prepare any data for the negotiation of carrier services and equipment within assigned planning markets.
- Responsible for performing specific activities under direct supervision.
- Work is outlined in detail by others.
- Limited discretion within well established guidelines to include order of work tasks.
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.
- May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of work experience.
- Working knowledge and experience in motor carrier transportation preferred.
- Knowledge of a Transportation Management System preferred.
- Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Solid customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Basic knowledge of SAP or ERP systems is preferred.
- Minimal travel required (0 - 5 days per year)
- The work environment is typical of an office setting.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
About Us: Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Read More