Logistics Specialist

Location: Plano, TX Description: We currently an amazing opportunity to join a well known International Manufacturing Conglomerate as a Logistics Specialist. This is an onsite position based in Plano, TX.

• The main function of the Reverse Logistics Specialist is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of our client's logistics network. A typical logistics specialist at this level is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

• The focus of this position is on Reverse Logistics - Return Authorization management and logistics processing of return shipments from customers to warehouse, including reconciling claims, invoice discrepancies, inventory variance, and product disposition.
• Work closely with Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Transportation, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Previous work experience and proficiency with Excel at an advanced level required.
• SAP experience required.
• Understands the order life cycle as it relates to Warehouse, Logistics, and Supply Chain operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information to identify and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues and work through others for sustainable resolution.
• Experience with materials management, master scheduling, or production planning helpful.
• Strong ability to review and approve documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Order management and customer service experience required.
• Experience with inventory management, production, and warehouse operations required.
• Strong ability to read, prepare, interpret, and understand logistics documentation to ensure accuracy and determine actions for customer returns processing and resolution.
• Works on problems of routine scope requiring data analysis and reporting from system and non-system sources.
• Exercises sound judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques to determine solutions.
• Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Possesses working knowledge of logistics operations related to order management, logistics operations, and inventory controls.
• Able to identify issues within the delivery cycle and make recommendations for resolution to authorize standard returns and determination of claims.
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors and customers to coordinate production and shipping activities and resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Excellent communication skills are critical when speaking with internal/external customers.