What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Medical Manufacturing Company?
Overview
Works closely with manufacturing, service, and purchasing to create a timely, cost-effective international supply chain for delivery of materials to customer locations.
Duties
- Responsible for handling the technical details of international transportation—multiple modes, complex documentation, and varying customs regulations, executing distribution strategies, and building relationships with logistics intermediaries.
- Sourcing of transportation and establishing carrier volume allocations.
- Serves as expert in dealing with problems inherent in moving freight internationally.
- Manages the performance of international carriers and logistics intermediaries.
- Ensures compliance with international and U.S. laws related to import/export activity.
- Performs planning and replenishment process for production and service materials.
- Evaluates trade-offs between transportation costs, inventory costs, and service levels.
- Executes logistics strategies and processes for entering new markets on a global basis.
- Support management cost savings initiatives to reduce overall freight cost.
- Assists with departmental projects and performs other tasks as assigned.
- Assist in Inventory Control.
Experience
- BS degree in Business Management with concentration in Logistics and Transportation or Supply Chain Management desired.
- 4–6 Years of Experience in International Logistics, Import / Export.
- Previous experience utilizing Oracle, SAP, or other MRP software.
- Must have knowledge of international commerce—international banking, sales and payment terms, customs regulations, and international supply chain processes.
- Must have proven ability to handle multiple high-level and detailed tasks.
- Must be able to show understanding of logistics and transportation optimization processes for managing efficient operations.
- Knowledge of project modeling, supply chain processes, and business forecasting methodologies.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, specifically in coordination with transportation intermediaries and managing personnel.
- Strong computer skills including MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Visio.
- Ability to perform complex spreadsheet analysis for planning.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person