Logistics Coordinator - Operations Specialist - Harvey Nash : Job Details

Business Professional - Logistics Specialist 4

Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid: Mon-Thurs in the office. Friday work from home First 30 days in the office Monday-Friday for training)

12 Months Contract

Job Profile and Description

• Client is looking for a Logistics Coordinator for an open position within our supply chain network. This role is designed to monitor and support day to day operations and will be responsible for the logistics cycle for all customer orders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and manage relations with 3PL, Client entities, and customer clients
• Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports and KPIs to ensure operational excellence
• Producing and distribution of department reports to various groups/stakeholders within the Supply Chain network
• Provide status of orders to various business units within Client
• Run daily Open Order and Goods Issued reports to identify shipping and in-transit status within SAP system
• Track and resolve warehouse and carrier shipping errors
• Attention to detail and ability to identify process improvements
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Exercise judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Actively support team projects and effectively communicate with team members
• Ad hoc reporting/project Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain preferred or 3+ years' experience with 3PL warehousing, transportation and account/order management
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information to identify, escalate and make recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening
• Advanced Excel knowledge including but not limited to Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Macros and other advanced formulas
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• SAP and TMS experience required
• In depth understanding of logistics industry's standards and best practices
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization and follow up skills
• Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with limited guidance and direction
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to learn
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills
• Ability to support weekend, holidays, and overtime requirements as needed
• Ability to travel as needed

Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain preferred or
• 3+ years' experience with 3PL warehousing, transportation and account/order management

Beeline Job Description

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.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 8-10 years related experience required.

Top Three Skills:

• Advanced excel knowledge (data analysis-pivot tables-charts-v-lookups)
• Logistics background
• Customer service background