Logistics Specialist II

Tastepoint by IFF
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LOGISTICS SPECIALIST II

Overview:

This position is responsible in supporting, implementing, and leveraging global logistics strategies and processes within the business. This includes being responsible for the planning and accountable for the execution of all tactical level processes required to secure and manage logistics solutions within the assigned scope or supply chains. This position is responsible for managing logistics data, assets, processes and provider performance within the assigned scope.

Responsibilities/Description:

• Liaise between Procurement and logistics to make sure we have competitive rates and defined service levels available for all our needed shipping modes and destinations
• Coordinate with Procurement and vendors to optimize transport
• Collaborate with all traffic people at the assigned shipping points in the region
• Identify and report rates variances to management
• Identify deviations in routings and recommendations for updates
• Audit import process at RDC (Regional Distribution Center)
• Escalate of RDC invoices where necessary
• Escalate of freight forwarder- and warehousing invoicing issues.
• Interface with all functional groups of Global Supply Chain – Planning, Customer Relations, Transportation, Warehousing, and Sales
• Participate on the logistics regional team, where needed
• Identify the key KPIs and additional information required to improve service levels
• Provide support as required for Logistics and other functions.
• Maintain SAP interface and be established SAP super user for shipping and warehousing
• Support maintenance of functional and related work instructions and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining Global Warehouse Manuals and support ISO Certification. Accountable for the inbound and outbound performance of the 3PL’s and has the oversight of the open order management process.
• Manage inventory which includes ensuring internal SAP and 3PL warehouse WMS match and are reconciled by performing cycle counts and physical inventories
• Responsible for investigation and timely resolution of complaints
• Orchestrate monthly KPI process with the 3PL warehouse and internal logistics team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or International Trade
• +5 years' experience in Logistics related work emphasis on Transportation, warehousing, inventory management systems, dangerous goods handling
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools and automated systems
• Fluent business English communication skills

Training / Certifications:

• SAP basic training on functional areas of expertise
• ERP systems training
   

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