Warehouse Operations Specialist

Warehouse Operations Specialist

The Warehouse Operations Specialist is responsible for providing strategic planning to achieve key business objectives in logistics operations. This role acts as a subject matter expert supporting operational best practices across supply chain, trade compliance, outsourcing, operational optimization, and tools/technologies. The individual will collect, analyze, and interpret data, and implement initiatives to optimize logistics efficiency and reduce costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience in the 3PL field launching logistics programs for leading logistics sectors
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for business and opportunity analysis
• Benchmark competitive 3PL and carrier RFP/RFQ processes
• Support vendor selection and overall vendor operations strategy
• Review and assist in statement of work creation and contract negotiation with vendor partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and reduce costs
• Track, analyze, and improve warehouse performance metrics such as on-time delivery and cost savings
• Manage warehouse vendors to ensure order requirements are met with accuracy and timely delivery
• Develop initiatives from data analysis to improve accuracy and prevent recurring issues
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse order status reports, including KPIs, open orders, and closed order performance
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and warehouse vendors
• Lead project implementation to drive process improvement initiatives in warehouse quality and efficiency
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify patterns and trends
• Define new data collection and analysis processes
• Perform additional duties as assigned; job functions are subject to change at any time

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert in logistics supply chain, trade compliance, and operational evaluation
• Proactive with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent organizational skills with strong ownership mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Visio for project execution
• Working knowledge of supply chain, global logistics, and trade compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and results-oriented environment
• Strong judgment and discretion in building internal and external partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience
• OR High School diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain management, and/or project management

Work Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in a logistics environment or project management
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams focused on process improvement
• Experience working with 3PL companies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in logistics and supply chain management
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors including integrity, innovation, teamwork, and customer focus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for complex or confidential information

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Requires extended periods of sitting and use of a computer, phone, and office equipment
• Domestic travel required

$70,304 to $85,000 annually is the estimated pay range for this role working in Fremont, California office. The final amount will be determined based on qualifications & experience of the candidate relative to the role. Our comprehensive employee benefits include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, & 401(k). ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.