Logistics Solutions Spec 1

The Logistics Solutions Specialist analyzes the supply chain, transportation, and distribution network and develops recommendations for reducing freight costs, creating material efficiencies, and improving on-time delivery. Responsible for the development and maintenance of inventory levels throughout a multitiered distribution system with hundreds of locations and thousands of products enabling and supporting sales while minimizing lost opportunities. Manages deployment planning across multiple regions and divisions operating with autonomy to support both local needs, regulatory controls, product transitions and corporate targets. 

Position Responsibilities may include: 

• Extract data and generate reporting to assist in performance tracking and decision-making. 


• Review manufacturing and logistics processes to develop distribution and stocking plan for designated customers. 


• Conduct research to support customer requests and data needs 


• Perform analysis to review potential pitfalls and gaps as identified by others 


• Support and enact solutions across customer service, inventory planning, warehouse operations, and product procurement to focused on service improvements and cost reductions. 


• Create reporting, analyses and dashboards based upon active needs of the organization  


• Maintain system data sets regarding product, customers, and processes to support ERP and Deployment Systems 


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various activities.  


• Follow established processes, procedures and Company policies.  


• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs. 

Nature & Scope:

• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements 


• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments 


• Works independently with general supervision 


• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of supply chain / logistics practices, standards and procedures  


• Strong written and verbal communication skills  


• High level of attention to detail and compliance oriented  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  


• Experience in analysis utilizing multiple softwares such as Excel/Access/SQL/R/Python/PowerBI/Tableau 


• Effective organizational and time management skills  

• Results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives  


• Ability to apply good judgement, follow training/instruction and maintain integrity on the job 


• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects as well as with others in other areas 

Competency:

Experience:

• 2+ years of Analytics, Procurement, Fulfillment, Logistics or other related experience highly preferred 

Education/Certification: 

• Bachelor's degree relating Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or Data required 

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.   

Reports To: 

• Manager, Logistics Planning  

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.