Logistics Strategy and Operations Specialist

Job Title: Logistics Strategy and Operations Specialist

Location: Coppell, TX

Pay Rate Range: 38.00hr - 38.00hr

Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances located in Coppell, TX.

Logistics Strategy and Operations Specialist

Top Skill Sets Required:

1. Experience with focusing on the development and streamlining of Carrier/Retail Warehouse operations, costs and performance

2. Previous experience in High-Tech, Consumer Goods preferred.

Position Description

We are looking for a self-motivated professional who operates with a strong sense of urgency. Someone who is a strategic and analytical thinker able to generate and share ideas while maintaining a keen eye for detail. Must be a team player who can contribute to a collaborative work environment and encourage creative thinking and innovation. Individuals must be comfortable with flexing all communication styles and establishing positive interpersonal relationships.

This position will focus on the development and streamlining of Carrier/Retail Warehouse operations, costs, and performance. Turning this dedicated focus and insight into tangible aids will help the operations team make real-time and objective decisions. This position will identify improvement opportunities and communicate analysis results directly with department and business leaders to assist with business performance advancement. Will also independently lead projects related to strategic growth, continuous improvements, and increased profitability. This individual leverages analytical and time management skills to ensure that all requirements are accomplished within established timeframes.

Responsibilities:

*Please note - These tasks will be performed across the end-to-end Carrier/Retail fulfillment cycle within both company operational sites Coppell, Texas & Bensenville, Illinois (Inbound, Order Receipt, Pick/Pack, outbound shipment and returns)

* Lead cross-functional projects using data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities

* Conduct Daily / Weekly / Monthly analysis/extraction, providing insights, turnaround plans, accountability, and monitoring of Carrier/Retail operational performance

* Build relationships with internal operational teams to understand their operational, analytical, and reporting needs for actionable insight into the business

* This individual will also be responsible for the consistency and integrity of data reported

* Coordinating profit improvement initiatives

* Development, implementation, and continuous assessment of operational markers, helping to identify areas of concern and trends (negative/positive)

* Tracking progress of initiatives, improvements to identify gaps, course corrections, or validations of expected impacts

* Improve performance and develop presentations of analytic findings highlighting meaningful information for operational management and LPS leadership

* Assist in coordinating cost savings and initiative impacts into the monthly/annual budgeting process

* Lead the creation, articulation, and interpretation of reporting insights to drive business outcomes that align with the company's business and growth objectives

* Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of warehouse operation. Including planning, organizing, and monitoring all activities of the necessary support team(s), assisting in the prioritization of project activities, and taking appropriate action to track, identify, mitigate, and minimize risks to timelines and/or intended outcomes

* Analyze and Implement corrective actions when inventory results are outside the normal range on key metrics

* Develop executive-level presentations often using story-telling and visuals to provide well-rounded and compelling insights

* Working cross-functionally with business groups to identify value proposition/impact of business objectives

* Develop, monitor, and improve data, tools, and reports required for Senior Leadership, including, but not limited to, forecasting, planning, budgeting, and performance management processes used within Operations teams (i.e. business intelligence, data hygiene, KPIs/dashboards/reporting capabilities)

* Provide ongoing operational support as needed

* Budgets, Forecasts & Ad-Hoc Requests

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Analytics preferred Master's Degree / MBA is a plus

* 4-6 years of directly related experience

* Requires competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing talent management, results focus and inspirational leadership Strategic thinker with excellent business judgment and strong operational intuition within a Carrier/Retail Framework

* Proficient in data analysis and visualization, with a track record of owning high-quality analyses and presentations end-to-end

* Have the ability and desire to work in a multi-national environment, with the understanding and commitment to what it takes to succeed

* Have an exceptionally high level of curiosity, a drive for accuracy, and taking part in the evolution of our business

* Am comfortable with all kinds of data, and feel comfortable in all stages of data analysis

* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive actionable insights that facilitate cross-functional initiatives and business outcomes

* You favor action and possess a strong sense of both practicality and effectiveness

* You are highly adaptable and able to thrive in ambiguous environments You are humble, highly driven and detail-oriented

* Demonstrate strong competency and comfort in working with and analyzing large sets of data

* Demonstrated impact on profit enhancement and strategic initiatives

* Demonstrated expert-level experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products

* Ability to communicate with and drive projects with senior-level operators and C-suite Experience with business intelligence a plus.

* Prior experience in Carrier/Retail Operations and Management is required

* Previous experience in High-Tech, Consumer Goods preferred.

* Experience managing 3PL relationships at a strategic level preferred

* Deep understanding of WMS is required Prior experience with SAP is a plus

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and Paid Time Off plus more!

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