Logistics Specialist

Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Logistics Specialist

Top Skills:

1. Experience with MRP, MPS, and WMS operations
2. Advanced Excel skills
3. Procurement experience

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 the 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between 3PL, 4PL, carriers, and client entities.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
• Produce and distribute department reports to various groups and stakeholders within the supply chain network.
• Provide shipment status to various business units within the company.
• Download and analyze shipping data from TMS and WMS to identify in-transit status.
• Confirm deliveries (IOD) to TMS.
• Upload documents (POD) to TMS and NERP.
• Maintain daily communication with 3PL, 4PL, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify trends and issues that can adversely affect on-time IOD/POD collection.
• In-depth understanding of the logistics industry's standards and best practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify process improvements and streamline existing processes.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Actively support team projects and effectively communicate with team members.
• Review and approve documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance 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.

Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. with at least 5 to 7 years of relevant logistics experience.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze information to identify, escalate, and make recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, and active listening.
• Proficient Excel skills (extract data, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• System knowledge of SAP and TMS preferred.
• Strong time management skills, ability to multitask, prioritize, and actively follow up.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to learn.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, detail-oriented, and analytical skills.
• Ability to support weekend, holidays, and overtime requirements as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred 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.

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more!

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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