If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your skills and knowledge our client is looking for a  Senior Distribution Specialist.

In this role you will be

• Responsible for all operational activities at the distribution center supporting all Americas Region


• Responsible for ensuring implementation of standard operating procedures in shipping and receiving operations, raw material and finished goods inventory movements and drive SQDIP metrics using the clients systems tools


• Monitor all freight carriers (KWE/EI/JSI/FEDEX FREIGHT, etc.)


• Work directly with account managers of carriers/ freight forwarders, customs brokers, and compliance team to ensure timely clearance and delivery


• Update Daily Management Reports (SQDIP) for Logistics & Warehouse,GL Coding for freight payment (Bridgenet/ USBank)


• Resolve all items on Vendor Problem Shelf (VPS) & Returns Problem Shelf (RPS)


• Submit, record, and follow up on claims for DIT freight


• Create and execute daily processing of all international shipping documents and government shipment filings


• AES filing, Inventory Management (cycle count, PI, locator optimization, 5S, etc.)


• Executes Shipping Operations to ensure On-Time Delivery and internal/ external customer satisfaction for inbound/ outbound deliveries


• Coordinates customer requests, sales orders/returns and respond to customer queries and complaints related to shipping activities


• Participate/ Lead in Kaizen/ Workshop projects in collaboration w/ internal and external participants


• Drive Operations KPI targets around Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory and Productivity by monitoring and optimizing shipping activities


• Analyze and present business case for continuous improvement for Logistics and Warehousing KPIs


• Comply and adhere to the Quality and EHS requirements and regulations


• Knowledgeable and enforce compliance w/ applicable laws and regulations, import customs, letter of credit, export control and trade compliance, as well as safety and environmental operational requirements


• Knowledgeable and monitor dangerous goods and temperature-controlled shipments w/ all modes of transport for safety and compliance with regulations


• Suggest cost-saving ideas for process improvements related to transportation, warehousing, packaging and supply chain operations and drive improvement opportunities with contract service providers to implement changes.

Salary: $DOE / hr (contract)

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am – 6pm, Onsite

Location:  Coppell, TX

Benefits: Health Insurance available – Medical / Dental / Vision

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or transportation related business operations – Required!


• 5+ years and/or equivalent experience in supply chain – Required!


• Previous experience working effectively w/ cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Self-motivated and willing to accept responsibilities outside initial job description


• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability  to communicate ideas and procedures to management and peers


• Outstanding competency in Word, Excel, Visio and Oracle – Required!


• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within established timelines


• Ability to manage special projects as assigned - AES (Automated Export System) filing,  identify HTS classifications, ECCN (Export Control Classification) and country of origin


• IATA/ DG Certificatification - A Plus!

Keywords:  logistics, warehouse, distribution, freight, shipping, receiving, raw material inventory, finished goods inventory, freight carriers, custom brokers, manufacturing,  life science

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