MARS Solutions Group Hiring for Logistics – Logistics Specialist at VA, United States Full Time

M MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Logistics – Logistics Specialist, for a client located in Richmond, Virginia, USA .

Our client is a well-known Water technologies and organization seeking bright, tech-savvy talent.

Client Industry : Water Technologies.

Location : Richmond, Virginia, USA

Job Type : 100% Onsite

Job Title : Logistics – Logistics Specialist

Experience Level : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in supply chain / business, with a minimum 2-3 years of experience in the logistics function Utilizes ERP system (SAP) to transacts orders, status updates, equipment movement in real time and ensures inventories in area of responsibility are accurate and secured.

Nice to Have Skills : Ensures that the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions

Schedule / Hours : 1st shift : 6 : 00 AM – 02 : 00 PM

Essential Responsibilities :

VWTS USA Logistics team is seeking a strong candidate for the day-to-day logistics operations & warehousing activities for the ES Projects and Service group in Ashland, VA.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Warehouse Team, Material Planning, Project and Services Operations Team, Global Supply Chain, along with the extended NAM Logistics team.

This is a fast-paced job with many variables in which you will be constantly reviewing and working with senior (internal / external) Logistics team.

Create shipping paperwork and arrange domestic, export and import of shipments by various multimodal transports (Air, Ocean, Road) to / from various overseas destinations and compliance with TDG, IATA, IMDG etc. regulations.

Utilizes ERP system (SAP) to transacts orders, status updates, equipment movement in real time and ensures inventories in area of responsibility are accurate and secured.

Acts as an information source for customers, managers and employees on information received from the field and alerts all the applicable stakeholders to developing situations and customer related updates.

Receives customer requests for service from customer service representatives and various internal functions including, supply chain, commercial, engineering, technical service, etc.

Gathers pertinent information to ensure job success determines type of equipment, necessary supplies, and test equipment and on-time delivery.

Endeavors to always maintain a positive relationship with customers while collecting all pertinent information.

Strives to keep a balanced inventory of equipment based on regional customer demand and contributes ideas to simplify execution of logistics while being cost efficient and effective.

Ensure the consolidation process is followed and aligned with stakeholder needs.

Provide cost estimates on request to internal end users, for movement of goods to domestic / overseas destinations based upon use of appropriate carrier and modes of transport (Air, Sea, Rail, and Ocean).

Maintain logistics, export / import compliance and ing databases and support the accuracy of the databases on ongoing basis.

Act as the main point of contact for internal teams, coordinate and expedite the flow of materials between departments, manufacturing plants and suppliers.

Run s, interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely customs release and schedule inbound and outbound deliveries.

Identify and react to short lead time, rush and emergency orders to meet customer requirements.

Execute and / or maintain various SAP transactional records that include inventory management (receiving, storing, picking, staging and distribution of materials), post goods issue and RMA’s

Train new hires.

Comply with EHS & Quality System regulations and policies.

This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties and / or special projects as assigned and necessary for site operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in supply chain / business, with a minimum 2-3 years of experience in the logistics function

Minimum 2-3 years of SAP experience in the sales & distribution, planning and shipment module

Must have working knowledge of import / export regulations (e.g. Tariff Classification; Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, etc.

and carrier management

Desired Characteristics

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Forklift license is a plus.

Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

Ability to adapt / drive change across a global team in a dynamic business environment

Ability to work well in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Strong result-oriented mindset

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills.

About MARS Solutions Group :

MARS Solutions Group is an IT staffing firm with access to a wide variety of jobs at various clients across the country. We operate with the consultant’

s best interests in mind and align them with roles that match their skills, aspirations, and interests. MARS values our relationships with consultants.

Therefore, we will stay in touch throughout the duration of the contract to ensure the job is going well and that the role meets their career development needs.