Supply Chain Specialist - divihn.com : Job Details

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist:Meghna at 224 ### ####Title: Supply Chain Specialist Location: Research Triangle Park, NC Duration: 12 Months Job Description:

• Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for maintaining supply chain performance in aspects ranging from order receiving, shipment and customer service.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Plans, coordinates, executes, and leads shipping and receiving of time-sensitive, temperature-sensitive shipments
• Ensures materials are delivered from proper vendors, received into inventory, and finished goods, packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner.
• Reviews and oversees timely receipt of all materials to ensure proper processing of purchase orders and the quality of materials received meets company standards.
• Ensures the security, accuracy and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control.
• Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped according to marketing schedule.
• Understands and follows operational methods and procedures.
• Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities.
• Maintains business relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Verifies incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as logistics documents.
• Processes paperwork for import/export of countries.
• Prepares and process shipping related bills and invoices.
• Compares freight charges and arranges transportation.
• Obtains rates, shipping schedules, and vessel space.

About you:

• High School Diploma or GED, with 1-3 years of shipping and logistics-related experience, preferably in the supply chain industry.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with teams, internally and externally.
• Self-motivated, organized, individual capable of working independently as well as a team contributor.
• Logistics - import/export knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite, WMS, and ERP system experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and walk for long periods of time.
• Forklift certification with demonstrated ability to safely operate warehouse equipment preferred but not required.
• 5-10% travel required (local warehouse and lab sites).