Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Work Schedule: Fully on-site: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (hours can change dependent on assignment)
Work Location: Santa Ana, CA, USA
Job Description:
Under the guidance of a Manager, this position is responsible for a transactional part of the logistics cycle for all products; including manufacturing, SEA warehouse tracking, customer delivery, and customer product returns and claims.
The position ensures the smooth transportation of routine products through the international transportation channel by managing individual shipments in transit, selecting standard shipping/warehousing methods, collecting and processing delivery and documentation items, and processing claims via email, phone and personal contact with logistics colleagues, business partners, internal partners, and customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Conduct a transactional process from factory to distribution center, making routine decisions using pre-determined decision alternatives on matters that have business impact.
•Provide analysis and report through data process and maintenance (Forecast, Routing, KPI, Container and Load management)
•Oversee destination transportation operation to ensure execution and delivery of priority and KPI containers.
•Coordinate and execute special project transportation and ancillary services
•Document and data collection to support department projects/activities
•Work in a continuous improvement spirit across a highly-matrix working environment
•Complete all other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•5-7 years related experience required.. Bachelors or equivalent degree of experience.
•Has general knowledge of logistics operations from factory to distribution center.
•Excellent verbal and written communication. A team player.
•Experience in SAP, proficiency in Excel at intermediate to high level with emphasis on large data sample management.
•High level of accuracy and efficiency. Detail Oriented. Works on problems of limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions.
•Interprets gathered data to propose solution and process improvement.
•Can work with minimum supervision.
•The ability to read, interpret, and understand product shipment information from various order and shipping documents to ensure accuracy and thorough preparation of transportation documents.
•Works on problems of limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions.
•Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
•Typically has general knowledge of logistics operations related to employee's specific area of work, and limited knowledge of overall logistics operations.
•Is able to identify standard problems within the delivery cycle and makes recommendations to change either delivery methods or dates, and authorize standard returns or claims to ensure customer satisfaction.
Job 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.
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.