Logistics Specialist
ektello · Santa Ana, CA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$39–$42.3/hrContract
About the role
Position: Logistics Specialist. Client: Global leader in Technology/Electronics. Duration: 12‑month contract with high chance for extension or conversion to permanent. Work location: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (fully onsite).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between 3PL, 4PL, carriers, and other entities.
- Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
- Produce and distribute department reports to various groups and stakeholders within the supply chain network.
- Provide shipment status to various business units within the organization.
- Download and analyze shipping data from TMS and WMS to identify in‑transit status.
- Confirm deliveries (IOD) to TMS.
- Upload documents (POD) to TMS and NERP.
- Maintain daily communication with 3PL, 4PL, and carriers to ensure on‑time delivery.
- Identify trends and issues that can adversely affect on‑time IOD/POD collection.
- Apply in‑depth understanding of logistics industry standards and best practices.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify process improvements and streamline existing processes.
- Adaptability in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple time‑sensitive tasks.
- Actively support team projects and effectively communicate with team members.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation.
- Strong Excel skills (data extraction, V‑LOOKUP, formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
- Experience with TMS and/or WMS; SAP knowledge preferred.
- Ability to analyze information to identify, escalate, and make recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, active listening).
- Strong time‑management skills, ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and follow up.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to learn.
- Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, detail‑oriented, and analytical skills.
Pay
$39‑42.30/hr W2 + Benefits