Production and Logistics Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a passion for logistics, inventory management, and supplier coordination? We’re looking for a Production and Logistics Specialist to play a key role in optimizing our supply chain and ensuring seamless material flow.

This is an exempt position, with a salary range of $65,000-$75,000 (DOE). Work hours are M-F, from 7 am-4 pm. (Only qualified local candidates in the Rock Hill, SC area will be considered).

We offer many company benefits:

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
• 401K Plan - 3% employer contribution, and matching based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
• Dental/Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks are provided daily
• Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

As the Production and Logistics Specialist, you will oversee the storage and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products within the warehouse, loading dock, and storage areas. You will manage assigned commodities by establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring cost containment and reduction, and supporting new product introductions and related projects. Additionally, you will source new suppliers and foster the continuous development of existing ones. This role also involves supporting the planning and scheduling processes to enhance operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and coordinates cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies between inventory records.
• Assembles shop order packets and picks parts as needed.
• Oversees the proper placement of materials in designated racks, shelves, or bins.
• Maintains records of unfilled orders and tracks order status.
• Prepares bills of lading and coordinates shipments when necessary.
• Manages supplier relationships, negotiating price, delivery, quality, and service levels.
• Conducts supplier reviews and evaluations based on quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Resolves supplier performance issues impacting order fulfillment (e.g., nonconforming material returns, late deliveries, cost increases).
• Initiates and manages Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), ranging from simple to complex.
• Procures materials in appropriate quantities from qualified suppliers using the MRP system.
• Identifies cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities through supplier collaboration.
• Manages inventory levels for assigned commodities, identifying and disposing of excess or inactive stock.
• Generates and processes Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as needed.
• Ensures compliance with ISO procedures to support continuous process improvement.
• Oversees MRP and shop floor planning to optimize material flow.
• Works closely with Sales to accommodate schedule changes.
• Conducts forecasting analyses and prepares reports for management.
• Continuously refine forecasting techniques and planning methods.
• Enhances documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning.
• Generates and processes Work Orders.
• Ability to travel as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma /GED with 3 years related experience or Associate’s Degree with minimum 2 years related experience.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior utilization of MRP software for the fulfillment of ongoing production requirements. Epicor experience preferred.
• Familiarity with part qualification, first article acceptance, and production readiness.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles.
• Skilled in supplier negotiations and cost analysis
• Knowledge of shipping, forecasting, and warehouse operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Either CPM or CSM from ISM or CPIM or CSCP from APICs is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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• Employee Polygraph Protection Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)