What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Harvey Nash USA?
Job Description:
Summary: The main function of a logistics planning analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical planning analyst 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.
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.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education/Experience:
- 2 year degree
- 2-4 years related experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Global air freight supporting facilities to ensure they have necessary parts in their building to meet production requirements.
Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”
Why this Role?
- International transportation team supporting global air freight. Role supports facility’s operational ability to keep assembly lines moving.
Typical task breakdown:
- First line of support with air email inbox coverage with daily international inbound and outbound coverage supporting North America facilities and dealers. Typically, track and trace requests, escalations of critical shipments and overall network support
Interaction with team:
- Work with many team members supporting transportation such as control tower, material planners, facility members, suppliers, air forwarders and brokers, global team members.
Work environment:
- Newly renovated office environment and onsite cafeteria.
Education & Experience Required:
- 2 year degree
- 2-4 years related experience required.
- Willing to take 4 year degree
- Masters over qualified
Top 3 Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams chat and meetings
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Capable of presenting in meetings with 7 or less people
(Desired)
- Online tracking via webtools, Infor Nexus, Blue Yonder
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Communication, teamwork, organization, dependable and flexibility
(Desired)
- Self-motivation and problem-solving
Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
- Master’s degree would be overqualified
- Requires in office hybrid schedule
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morton, IL 61550
Salary : $23 - $25
