Logistics Specialist

• Manage inventory
  
  
  
  • Create bin locations
  • Manage inventory counts
  • Develop plans and schedules
  • Track all inventory transactions
  
  
  
  
• Assist with purchasing tasks
  
  
  
  • Work with project managers/engineers to determine basis of award for returned quotes from suppliers
  • Create purchase orders in SAP
  • Direct liaison with suppliers
  • Process all mandated paperwork (ISO and Corporate) to add a new supplier to the approved supplier list in SAP
  • Maintain supplier records in SAP
  • Work with Quality to maintain ISO required documents for purchasing
  • Process inventory pulls in SAP
  • Run reports in SAP for projects
  • Adheres to all quality and safety standards
  • Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned
  
  
  
  
• Assist with in the Shipping/Receiving area
  
  
  
  • Leads communications within the Shipping/Receiving area. Schedules and coordinates both domestic and international freight forwarder transactions
  • Ensures freight forwarders are selected based on company objectives for cost and delivery
  • Prepares shipping paperwork as well as completes shipping transaction in appropriate systems
  • Coordinates Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process with QA and customers to ensure RMA number / sales orders are closed out upon return to facility
  • Prepares boxes with appropriate labels for shipment as required
  • Provides guidance to others within the Shipping/Receiving area
  
  
  
  

• May participate in cross-functional teams and work groups

• May supervise interns as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read, speak and understand English
• Ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rules