Logistics Specialist

Halyard Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Adoption assistance

HSA & 401(k)

Paid leave

Well-Being programs

Job summary

Owens & Minor is seeking an IBD Analyst to manage inbound deliveries across multiple distribution centers, ensuring accurate receipt and data integrity in SAP. The role coordinates with Supply Chain, Planning, Buyers, IT, and DC operations to optimize inbound flow and reduce cost.

The position emphasizes high-volume processing and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Louisiana, the role focuses on maintaining data integrity, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives within HYH Field

Responsibilities

• Inbound Delivery (IBD) Creation in SAP (VL31N) per container
• Add container information to IBD deliveries
• Cross-reference P2D and Yard reports to validate delivery dates and line accuracy
• Create IBDs once material is in transit, typically one week prior to arrival
• IBD Delivery Date Management: Update SAP (ME22N) based on Goods Receipt changes
• Ensure alignment between POs, IBDs and transit timelines
• Weekly IBD Tracking & Reporting: Maintain and distribute the weekly IBD tracking report
• Monitor inbound flow across DCs and provide visibility to stakeholders
• Issue Resolution & Escalation: Investigate and resolve IBD failures and communicate updates
• Shortage & Over-Receipt Management: Obtain approvals, create new PO lines, adjust IBDs
• Shortages: Coordinate PO closure with Planner/Buyer
• Network Inventory Health & Visibility: Monitor inventory status and system alignment

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere,Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch140+ years serving healthcareOver14,000 teammates worldwideServing healthcare partners in 80 countriesManufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland40+ distribution centersPortfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings1,000 branded medical product suppliers4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan-Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance-We offer educationalassistanceto all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability-We offer employer-paid life insurance and disabilitycoverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs–We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family–Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)and401(k)-We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave-In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, andadditionaltypes of leave–including parental leave.
• Well-Being–Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs–all at no cost to you.

PAY: $57,000 a year SHIFT: Mon - Fri 7am - Finish

POSITION SUMMARY

The IBD Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, tracking, and issue resolution of Inbound Deliveries (IBDs) to ensure accurate and timely receipt of goods across Distribution Centers (DCs). This role serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Planning, Buyers, IT, and DC operations to maintain data integrity within SAP and support inbound flow efficiency. The position manages high transaction volumes, averaging approximately 360 lines per week across multiple DC locations. Additionally, this role serves as the secondary point of coordination for excess and obsolete inventory, off-site storage partnerships, and network-wide inventory health, while driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost, improve service levels, and increase operational efficiency. This role is also a part of the HYH Field Operations team providing any needed project, site level, or SWAT support when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Exclude if less than 15%)

Inbound Delivery (IBD) Creation

• Create Inbound Deliveries (IBDs) in SAP (VL31N) per container.
• Add container information to corresponding IBD deliveries.
• Cross-reference P2D and Yard reports to validate delivery dates and line accuracy.
• Create IBDs once material is in transit, typically one week prior to arrival to support accurate scheduling.

IBD Delivery Date Management

• Update delivery dates within SAP (ME22N) based on Goods Receipt (GR) changes.
• Ensure alignment between Purchase Orders (POs), IBDs, and actual transit timelines.

Weekly IBD Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain and distribute a Weekly IBD Tracking Report (Excel-based).
• Ensure all Distribution Centers and cross-functional partners have visibility to IBD status versus container arrivals.
• Monitor inbound flow across DCs (2415, 2511, 2512, 2513, 2514, 2520).

Issue Resolution & Escalation

• Investigate and resolve IBD failures; escalat…
• Communicate updates to DC teams and Supply Chain stakeholders.

Shortage & Over-Receipt Management Overages

• Obtain approval from Buyer and Planner.
• Create new PO lines as required.
• Generate new IBD deliveries to reflect quantity changes.

Shortages

• Obtain Buyer and Planner approval.
• Coordinate PO closure process with Planner/Buyer (in alignment with IT procedures).

Network Inventory Health & Visibility

• Monitor inventory status, classification, and system alignment across