Logistics Specialist 5

Job Title : Business Professional - Logistics Specialist 5

Expected Duration : 12 months

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Location : Santa Ana, CA, USA

Work Schedule : fully onsite

Top Three Skills :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, distribution center, warehouse, and / or supply chain environments
• High proficiency in MS Excel, SQL, Access, PowerPoint, and BI Tools
• Proficiency in SAP and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Job Description :

Required Knowledge, Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in report writing, logistics, space planning, cost analysis, and reporting of key performance indicators
• Results driven and ability to handle multiple projects
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SQL, and BI Tools
• Experience in a logistics supply chain (operations) environment preferred
• Experience with SAP required

Summary :

The main function of a logistics specialist is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.

A typical logistics specialist is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

Job Responsibilities :

• Review and approve documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review and approve documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors and customers to coordinate production and shipping activities and resolve complaints or eliminate delays.

Skills :

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
• Strong ability to accurately document and record customer / client information.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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