Logistics Specialist 3

 Job Title: Business Professional - Logistics Specialist 3
 Expected duration: 12 months
 Location: Santa Ana, CA, USA
 Work Schedule: Onsite
Top Three Skills Listed: Data analysis, excel, problem solving
**Education and years of experience: 1-2 years experience, bachelors degree
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepare weekly and monthly KPI for Risk Control to streamline SEA logistics operations Communicate with various teams on different KPI or issue points and work together to find solutions
• Prepare quarterly MBO's for SEA operations teams, including performance forecasts on logistics cost and expenses
• Analyze data and compare to the monthly, quarterly and yearly forecast to track cost fluctuations
• Analyze data and models to predict the likely outcomes of business decisions and actions
• Cross-functional team collaboration to create risk mitigation strategies
• Support ad-hoc reports
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or similar
• Expertise with SAP and advanced Excel and Power Point skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage and work effectively within cross-functional groups.
• Ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in a dynamic environment
• Experience using advanced supply chain management, enterprise planning or financial planning systems is highly desired. (SAP, etc.)
• Should have advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint knowledge and skills.
• Strong communication, both written (PPT presentations) and oral skills.
• The ability to work either independently or in a team environment to achieve personal and team project goals, including the completion of assignments within and exceeding established time frames.
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:
� Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
� Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
� Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
� Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
� Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
� Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
Skills:
� Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
� Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
� Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
� Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
� Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
� Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.