The Logistics Solutions Specialist analyzes the supply chain, transportation, and distribution network and develops recommendations for reducing freight costs, creating material efficiencies, and improving on-time delivery. Responsible for the development and maintenance of inventory levels throughout a multitiered distribution system with hundreds of locations and thousands of products enabling and supporting sales while minimizing lost opportunities. Manages deployment planning across multiple regions and divisions operating with autonomy to support both local needs, regulatory controls, product transitions and corporate targets. Position Responsibilities May Include
Extract data and generate reporting to assist in performance tracking and decision-making.
Review manufacturing and logistics processes to develop distribution and stocking plan for designated customers.
Conduct research to support customer requests and data needs
Perform analysis to review potential pitfalls and gaps as identified by others
Support and enact solutions across customer service, inventory planning, warehouse operations, and product procurement to focused on service improvements and cost reductions.
Create reporting, analyses and dashboards based upon active needs of the organization
Maintain system data sets regarding product, customers, and processes to support ERP and Deployment Systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various activities.
Follow established processes, procedures and Company policies.
Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.
Nature & Scope
Encouraged to seek continuous improvements
Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments
Works independently with general supervision
Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of supply chain / logistics practices, standards and procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail and compliance oriented
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in analysis utilizing multiple softwares such as Excel/Access/SQL/R/Python/PowerBI/Tableau
Effective organizational and time management skills
Results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
Ability to apply good judgement, follow training/instruction and maintain integrity on the job
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects as well as with others in other areas
Competency Experience:
2+ years of Analytics, Procurement, Fulfillment, Logistics or other related experience highly preferred
Education/Certification
Bachelor's degree relating Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or Data required
People Management: No Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reports To
Manager, Logistics Planning
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.