Logistics Assistant

Description

The Logistics Assistant is responsible for **researching, analyzing, and contracting transportation services**, ensuring the best cost-benefit ratio and compliance with delivery deadlines. Acts as essential support to the logistics department, contributing to operational efficiency and reduction of goods transportation costs. * Conduct **freight quotations** with carriers, logistics operators, and express delivery services; * Compare prices, delivery times, terms, and service levels offered by suppliers; * Negotiate rates and commercial terms aiming at **cost reduction** and **improved logistics performance;** * Issue **pickup orders**, release orders, and track transportation status; * Verify freight rate tables and update control spreadsheets; * Record quotation information, delivery times, and negotiations in the internal system; * Maintain ongoing communication with carriers and logistics partners; * Assist in resolving transportation-related issues (delays, discrepancies, damages); * Monitor indicators such as **lead time**, **cost per shipment**, and **carrier service levels;** * Ensure all operations comply with internal standards and contractual requirements.