Logistics Specialist

About the job

Louis Vuitton Americas is looking for a Logistics Specialist will play a crucial role in optimizing small parcel operations, focusing on cost analysis for carriers like UPS and FedEx on a weekly basis. This individual will be responsible for meticulously handling billing and invoicing for both small parcel and last-mile carriers.

Their expertise will extend to strategic weekly communication, highlighting cost fluctuations and their direct impact on the transportation budget. Through insightful reporting, the Logistics Specialist provides data- driven suggestion to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness within supply chain.

Job responsibilities

Transportation:

• Animate and visualize the small parcel vendor cost reporting to facilitate informed business decisions.
• Own and manage the relationship with Last Mile vendors, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and alignment with business needs.
• Develop and present rigorous data-driven insights to management for process changes and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with the transportation team to report on initiatives and successes related to cost savings.
• Liaise cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, inventory control, procurement, and customs teams on service and cost-related projects.
• Audit and accurately code transportation-related invoices for payment, submitting to Accounts Payable and following up to ensure timely disbursement.
• Work in conjunction with logistics and finance departments to simplify and streamline invoicing, payment, and reconciliation processes.
• Challenge transportation vendor invoicing and proactively identify cost-saving measures to management.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, reports, and vendor interactions.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and stay abreast of industry best practices in logistics and supply chain.
• Act as the SME for sustainability initiatives within logistics, measuring and reporting on environmental impacts and opportunities.

Profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of progressive professional experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations.
  • Prior experience within the luxury goods sector is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, complex formulas) and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to import, format, and manipulate large datasets for analysis.
  • Experience with SAP systems is a plus.
• Language Skills: Fluency in French is a plus.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within USD $80,000 - $85,000 annually, comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discounts/perks and two retirement plans both with employer contributions.

Please note that restrictions may apply to part-time employees.

Additional information

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment.