Logistics Specialist

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Position Summary:

The logistics specialist is responsible for the overall management of Car Tech products by handling the logistic operations that involve transaction schedules, maintain inventory records, and manage maintenance programs. The logistics specialist would also review proposals and cooperate with subcontractors. To that end, we are looking for an experienced logistics specialist who will not only be able to oversee the preparation, storage, and shipment occurring within our metal stamping company, but also possess strong communication, organizational, and management skills. The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who has experience as a logistics specialist in the car manufacturing industry.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Car Tech LLC policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates, and upholds Car Tech Values
• Complies with all Car Tech Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and Health and Safety ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Treats all Car Tech team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management

EHS:

• Adheres and comply to all safety policies and procedures
• 5S, clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Automation / Manufacturing

· Track movements of company products from start to finish

· Organize and maintain transaction schedules, inventory records, and inventory control program systems

· Communicate within the company with regards to major logistics updates

· Ensure smooth lines of communication with company partners regarding logistics

· Support the maintenance and implementation of logistics policies to increase work efficiency and reliability

· Promote the timely processing of orders

· Facilitate subcontractor activities

· Conduct cost analysis for supplier, storage, and shipping expenses

· Demonstrate the ability to direct employees in the warehouse area in an effective manner

· Provide clear documentation of incoming and outgoing shipments

· Cooperate with other departments in order to drive company quality, safety, delivery, and cost initiatives

· Prepare accurate and understandable performance reports regarding the logistical process

Skills and Qualifications:

· 2 years of experience in logistics management or coordination preferred

· Proficient in MS Office / MS Word / MS Excel

· Proficient in MRO / ERP / SAP / EEI / PLEX

· Ability to accomplish goals, cooperate with coworkers, multitask, and meet deadlines

· Leadership and interpersonal skills that will translate to the ability to motivate team members

· Familiarity with technical systems and processes for tracking inventory

· Experience in writing reports and summary documents

· Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

· Outstanding organizational and management skills

· Diligent with great attention to detail

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Performs any variety of operations within the group to maintain flow of work

· Able to train others in this position if needed

Core Competencies

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.

2. Initiative: Identifies problems and take action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively communicates issues to achieve resolution.

3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models’ adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.

4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.

5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires lifting of parts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain/Operations Management,

or equivalent preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Automation: 2 years (Required)
• Automotive Logistics: 3 years (Required)
• Automotive Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,000 - $60,000