Logistics Specialist

Position: Logistics Specialist - 25/26
TITLE:

Logistics Specialist

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization

committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think

critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a

purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to

succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and

authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse

opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an

organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the

Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, the Logistics Specialist will coordinate

between various bases to control the on time delivery of students to school and events. They will

be responsible for the efficient dispatch of buses and handle the associated administration. The

Logistics Specialist will ensure the smooth running of routes, issuing routes to bases for drivers

and correct documentation to ensure that all administration is taken care of regarding the

dispatch of buses.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and

provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform routing clerical duties in an effective and efficient manner.

* Monitor and communicate effectively through two-way radios and telephones.

* Respond to IPS staff, parent, and students regarding transportation questions.

* Enter late bus information in systems for buses that may run late while out on route.

* Contact parents as needed for transportation issues.

* Maintain and protect confidential reports and personnel records.

* Conduct onsite visits at schools when needed to address transportation issues, including

bus timeliness and overloads. Document and communicate information to Project Lead

* Organize and communicate information to internal departments and outside contacts as

needed. Maintains positive relations with customers and carriers.

* Submit, track transportation change requests via applicable online request tool

* Oversee all routes adjustments need at bases and forward information to Project Lead for

updates to ensure that routes are efficient.

* Manage all routes throughout the month to resolve and troubleshoot routing problems,

including and unsafe conditions.

* Answer and respond to customers' inquiries regarding routing problems.

* Work with GPS software to verify routes are being completed.

* Issue transportation passes for maintaining transportation records and finances.

* Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

* Other duties as assigned.

"Day In the Life" Overview

On a regular day, as the Logistics Specialist, you might:

● Provide notice to staff and parents regarding any changes to routes.

● Utilize routing system to lookup student and route information and troubleshoot issues as

needed

● Perform light routing functions as requested, including student assignments.

WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

● Summarize and document route concerns activity.

● Ensure compliance of company policies in route settlement functions.

● Evaluate new routes in coordination with bus company to confirm that bus routes conform

to school policies.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

● High school diploma

● Two to five years' previous experience in routing, clerical, and communication work

experience

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…