Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist
Location: Alsip, IL 60803
Duration: 3 months
Shift Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description

• HS Diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain discipline (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Logistics experience
• Previous MRP experience, SAP experience preferred
• ERP / MRP Working Knowledge: Utilize Master Data fields, physical inventory checks and canned data warehouse reports to monitor, resolve, and report timeliness and accuracy performance of the ERP transactions of each facility.
• Data reporting and analyses: Utilize the business data warehouse and canned report queries along with Excel, to generate, analyze, communicate, and visualize data trends and data accuracy improvement opportunities.
• Strong initiative and ability to work with little oversight
• Self-motivated, capable decision marker that is able to effectively influence others.
• Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace

Logistics responsibilities 70%
Perform the daily, weekly, and monthly transactions detailed in the Logistics Planning Specialist role. The intent/objective of the transactions are to maintain/ensure accurate inventories and costs routinely throughout each period.
On an on-going basis, support the Plant Accountant in performing/complying with required inventory and cost verification initiatives:
Annual Stock Take Observations (STOs) and corporate audits.
Participate in and deliver Focal Point responsibilities for Inventory Record Accuracy projects, as appropriate/defined for the facility.
On an on-going basis, support the Site Logistics Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Plant Process Engineer, and Logistics Leader to maintain and verify the accuracy of BOMs, routings, buffer stock, production confirmations, pipeline transfers, goods receipts, production variances, slow moving inventory (SMI), etc.
Provide facility leadership and ERP system support for the timely and accurate transactions and resolutions to blocked/quarantined inventory, production order/period order confirmation of non-normal production, non-normal material movements, and off-spec/scrap inventory.
Provide monthly reports/metrics on inventory and cost accuracy to the plant operations and supply chain contacts.
Initiate and lead the inventory discrepancy Root Cause Investigations as defined by the Produce to Plan/Record Production Data Business Rules. Resolve the discrepancies and prevent recurrence.
Reconcile batch failures and ensure that production orders are closed in SAP; Review and troubleshoot data errors.
Railcar coordinator duties include, railcar switch orders in a cost effective manner, perform daily Monomer consumption calculations in order to accurately order inbound railcars as needed, reducing demurrage & Hazardous Storage fees.
Perform duties for Site Logistics Coordinator when active personnel are absent.

Office-related responsibilities 25%
AIMS SharePoint Administrator / Document Control Coordinator, support & maintain Alsips ISO9001 Certification and OSHA - Process Safety Management compliance.
Responsible for Alsips local file system hierarchy standards and guidelines, monitor local file system size, number of files, and ensures proper user file system usage, ensure that document & record retention, and document review frequencies requirements are met.
Oversee local purchasing, monitor regular & blanket purchase orders,

Other responsibilities: 5%
Completes all assigned action items tracked in IMPACT system
Supports all AIMS initiatives
Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).
Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and *** Inc.
Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.
Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor.
Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.
Identify and communicate potential Products or possible improvements to the management system.
Participate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management, *** Coating Resins and ***, Inc.
Ensures workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews while adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.