What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Actalent?
We are seeking a Logistics Sr Specialist for a six-month contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is pivotal in ensuring the right part is delivered to the right place at the right time at an optimal cost. You will contribute to maintaining strong delivery characteristics with a regional viewpoint to support smooth production operations across North American manufacturing facilities, ensuring customer satisfaction. Under limited supervision, you will manage carrier delivery performance and participate in broad scope projects, handling complex transportation situations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Suppliers, Carriers, SCM Operations, and SCM Packaging to ensure a smooth supply chain flow.
- Minimize redundancy and out-of-route miles.
- Proactively review routes to ensure smooth flow inbound and outbound.
- Identify methods to improve routing efficiency and remove waste from the supply chain.
- Improve efficiency of HSP transportation network.
- Perform ESC analysis to understand issues and establish countermeasures.
- Ensure delivery performance targets are met and report delivery progress timely.
- Achieve cost reduction targets and perform root cause analysis with countermeasure implementation.
- Strive for continuous improvement through Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for the area of responsibility.
- Work cross-functionally to expand knowledge of all areas within the supply chain.
- Support the company vision through Business Plan KPI and other Business Unit initiatives.
- Lead situation appraisal and analysis of carrier performance, conducting meetings with carriers to develop and implement improvement plans.
- Support the carriers in the development and implementation of real-time EDI/GPS reporting.
- Meet Business Plan cost and delivery targets as per the schedule.
- Perform route bid evaluation and make sourcing recommendations.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $35
