Logistics Specialist 5

Job Title: Business Professional - Logistics Specialist 5
Expected Duration: 12 months
Location: Santa Ana, CA, USA
Work Schedule: fully onsite
Top Three Skills:
1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, distribution center, warehouse, and/or supply chain environments
2. High proficiency in MS Excel, SQL, Access, PowerPoint, and BI Tools
3. 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.