What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at HMS Networks?
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HMS Networks makes the World more connected, productive and sustainable. HMS industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air-conditioners to get connected to software and systems – A necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.
The Logistics Coordinator reports to the Senior Logistics Manager.
The Logistics Coordinator’s main responsibilities are to ensure accurate inventory management, optimize stock placements, and act as a key user for the ERP´s WMS module. This role involves analyzing logistics data, identifying improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency, maintaining inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, and troubleshooting system-related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Collect, analyze, and interpret logistics data from ERP and other systems to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues related to inventory levels, stock movement, and order fulfillment
- Generate reports on inventory performance, including stock turnover, lead time, safety stock, and back-order rates
Inventory Optimization:
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, performing regular cycle counts of inventory to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Identify process changes needed to reduce inventory costs and maintain inventory accuracy
- Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory, proposing strategies to identify slow-moving items, and recommend adjustments to stock levels
- Analyze and optimize stock placements to ensure efficient space utilization and improve picking efficiency
System Expertise:
- Act as subject matter expert for the ERP, including configuration, data integrity, and user training
- Gain deep knowledge about system functionalities and keep up to date on upcoming releases of new functionalities
- Maintain process documentation
- Identify areas for system improvement and propose enhancements to optimize inventory management processes
- Troubleshoot system issues and resolve data discrepancies related to inventory tracking
- Identify and suggest new or enhanced functionalities to improve logistics processes
- Test and validate that new releases and updates are working correctly
Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, sales, and operations to align inventory strategies with overall business goals
- Collaborate with warehouse staff to address inventory discrepancies and ensure accurate stock counts
HMS Networks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMS Networks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
