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Logistics Specialist 3
Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid-Mon-Thurs in office, Fri-remote)
6 Months Contract
Job Profile and Description
- Client is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to oversee the Information on Delivery [IOD] and Proof of Delivery [POD] for shipments within our supply chain network. The role is designed to monitor shipments that are in transit from the warehouses to the end customer and work with our 3PL, 4PL, and carriers to ensure on time delivery and manage delivery documentations. This position is based in Santa Ana, CA and will work a hybrid schedule that requires reporting to the office Monday through Thursday and working from home on Friday.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between 3PL, 4PL, carriers, and Client entities.
- Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
- Produce and distribute department reports to various groups and stakeholders within the supply chain network.
- Provide shipment status to various business units within Client.
- Download and analyze shipping data from TMS and WMS to identify in-transit status.
- Confirm deliveries (IOD) to TMS.
- Upload documents (POD) to TMS.
- Maintain daily communication with 3PL, 4PL, and carriers to ensure on time delivery.
- Identify trends and issues that can adversely affect on time IOD/POD collection.
- In depth understanding of logistics industry’s standards and best practices.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify process improvements and streamline existing processes.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Actively support team projects and effectively communicate with team members.
Requirements
- B.A. or B.S. with at least 1 to 3 years of relevant logistics experience.
- Demonstrate ability to analyze information to identify, escalate, and make recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening.
- Proficient Excel skills (extract data, V-LOOKUP, advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
- System knowledge of SAP and TMS preferred.
- Strong time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and actively follow up.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to learn.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision making, detail-oriented, and analytical skills.
- Ability to support weekend, holidays, and overtime requirements as needed.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Education and Years of Experience:
- 4 year college degree
- 3-5 years’ experience
Top Three Skills
- Logistics background,
- Excel skills (data analysis),
- detail-oriented
Salary : $28 - $29
