What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Akesis, Inc.?
Description - The Logistics Specialist is tasked with maintaining company inventory, production control and processing in-bound and out-bound products to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. Their responsibilities generally include work order generation, shipping and receiving, and issuing of equipment, tools, consumable items, or anything else obtained through the company supply system.
· Should be well- organized with solid analytical skills and self-motivated. Must have a high level of attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
· Possess good communication skills as this position frequently interacts internally with most people in the company including management and externally with suppliers, and transport/delivery personnel.
· Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows and maintain metrics on Logistics activities as needed.
· Assures that the company is in full compliance with all applicable government Import and Export regulations.
· Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, both domestically and internationally, including cost benefit.
· Keep detailed records, generate reports & presentations to help Mgmt. understand the logistics perspective.
· Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.
· Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
· Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
· Must understand the fundamental principles of sourcing products/components to new suppliers.
· Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items.
· Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
· Obtain appropriate knowledge on the company’s products and know how these products should be handled and stored.
· Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
· Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that benchmark performance measures to track trends and needs for improvement.
· Plan and track all the logistics for import and export shipments.
· Will act as a key contributor to implement SCM activities in SAP Business One
· Perform other duties as assigned.