Lead - Logistics

Technibus, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Technibus, Inc. is seeking a Lead Logistics Specialist to organize the distribution of goods and supplies, ensuring on-time deliveries at a good cost.

You will plan, coordinate, forecast, and track materials for various projects, while maintaining quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least three years of logistics experience and strong MS Office skills, with the ability to lead teams and resolve issues across multiple tasks and sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience in customer interface between customer and company.
• Minimum of three (3) years of logistics experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Must meet company driving standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and coordinate material deliveries to job sites.
• Facilitate material orders to align with project schedules.
• Forecast needs for projects.
• Track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times and costs.
• Resolve problems or complaints as they arise.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and improvements.
• Handle other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer interface experience

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Logistics Specialist will organize the distribution of goods and supplies. The Lead Logistics Specialist will ensure that the right items are delivered to the right locations on time and at a good cost.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Lead Logistics Specialist will strategically plan and coordinate material deliveries to job sites.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will facilitate material orders to align with project schedules.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will forecast needs for projects.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will resolve any arising problems or complaints.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• The Lead Logistics Specialist will handle other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must be able to learn Company and customer project management systems.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of logistics experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Career Path

• Position promotes into Logistics Manager position.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, encouraging minorities, females, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans to apply. IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. Retaliation against employees who file a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to affirmative steps to promote employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Workplace Type

Onsite