One of our clients is actively seeking a Logistics Specialist. Below is the job description.
Please send your resume Daniel.jang@cesna.com for more information.
The candidate is willing to relocate to Dalton, GA

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The Logistics Specialist – Inbound is responsible for monitoring all raw material shipments from South Korea and China to H plant and also ensuring service and cost are met with the targets as well as defining and implementing improvement projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Customs clearance and FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) management.
– Processing all transport orders and daily transport planning with focus on optimization of loads.
– Daily inventory coordination with plants, forwarders and warehousing companies.
– Performance monitoring against shipment plans and cost.
– Support plants with special/express shipments and late notice requests/changes.
– Spot market shipment carrier sourcing and cost negotiation.
– Resolve and monitor any service issues and inform relevant teams if necessary.
– Resolve quality issues and prevent their reoccurrence by working w/ other functioning teams. (i.e. Purchasing, R&D, Suppliers and etc.)
– Capacity planning for short and mid-term by working w/ Purchasing and Operation Planning Team.
– Plan daily container receiving schedule.
– Customs clearance for equipment, spare parts, MRO material, dangerous goods and handling related certificates and other documents.
– Customs clearance for returning poor condition raw material.
– Identify strategies to improve inventory control through cycle counting and production data entry.
– Monitor, identify, and implement improvement opportunities for cost and service
– Support the evaluation and selection of new 3PLs.
– Validate and approve 3PL invoices for payment, and monitor logistics cost development.
– Provide management and oversight regarding raw material inventory control.
– Set procedures for reducing importing cost. (Utilizing Port CY, ODCY, and etc.)
– Managing on-time and in-full service losses if relevant.
– Generate weekly inbound KPI and forecasting reports.
– Monitoring the interface with logistics providers where applicable.
– Maintaining Logistics master-data.
– Monthly and annual operating cost report for inbound logistics.
– Management of required certifications. (if needed, e.g. ISO/OHSAS)
– Revise and establish operational procedures for overall logistics operation. (i.e. SOP)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
– 3+ years of supply chain operations with logistics experience
– Prior experience in FTZ operations, logistics operations, supply chain management and/or warehousing, 3PL (managing relationships) required
– Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access with strong analytical skills
– Ability to work in cross functional teamwork environment with other areas of the business and providing on-site support as needed
– Strong communication, influencing skills capable of maintaining positive internal and external relationships
– Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Experience in high-volume and multi-site distribution with a solid understanding of FMS, TMS/EPR systems highly desired
– Strong knowledge of transportation modes including FTL, LTL, Ocean, Air, Small Package is preferred