Logistics Specialist 3
Union City, CA (100% Travel including travel to other states)
3 Months Contract
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.
Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:
- Reporting of key performance indicators
- High proficiency in MS products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is required
- 5 to 7 years of experience in a logistics, warehouse environment is required
- Results driven and ability to handle multiple projects
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills
- Critical thinking skills - analysis, interpretation, inference, explanation, self-regulation, open-mindedness, and problem-solving
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be comfortable working in a multi-cultural business environment
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to employ effective time management skills
- Independently follow and execute work assignments
- Must be able to work without supervision; self-starter
- Ability to interact with all levels of management including executives
- Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive job stress, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, and language barriers.
Job Responsibilities
- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
Beeline Job Description:
- 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:
- Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
- Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5-7 years related experience required.
Education and Years of Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5-7 years related experience required.
Top Three Skills:
- Reporting of key performance indicators
- High proficiency in MS products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is required
- Results driven and ability to handle multiple projects