Logistics Specialist

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care is seeking a Logistics Specialist to drive replenishment and warehouse/vehicle inventory processes across North America from the Pelham, AL area. You will coordinate with the Warehouse Manager and the Material Planning Team to align stock levels with usage analyses and established min-max policies.

Responsibilities include audits, credit-related vehicle return handling, and timely replenishment transactions with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Formal education or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Proven ability to apply analytical methods to business actions.
• Experience managing projects with limited guidance.
• Understanding of supply chain roles and KPIs supporting customers.
• Ability to analyze issues, determine root causes, and propose alternatives.
• Strong scheduling and coordination skills for project timelines.
• Customer-focused mindset with stakeholder engagement.
• Conflict resolution and effective multi-channel communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized stock and surplus materials across warehouse sites.
• Administer excess vehicle returns and coordinate with suppliers for credit.
• Collaborate with technicians to ensure timely component returns.
• Audit inventories to ensure proper storage and identification.
• Support projects aimed at inventory and cost improvements.
• Execute replenishment activities considering customer impact.
• Promote accountability in materials management and chain-of-custody.
• Perform ergonomic warehouse tasks and operate forklifts as required.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Project Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analyze Issues

Schedule Management

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Manages Conflict

Communicates Effectively

Education

B.S in applicable field

3+ years relevant experience

Supply Chain Certifications

Job description

Logistics Specialist Compensation$18-$20/hr

Supply Chain

Hourly

Job Summary

Working within a service organization reporting to the Warehouse Manager within the same site or remotely, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for the execution of transactional policies related to the replenishment of warehouse and/or Service Vehicle inventory. Vehicle stock inventory will be based upon usage analysis within the operating market determined by the Material Planning Team. Consumed inventory will be replenished based upon identified / pre-determined economic min-max stocking levels. The Specialist will be accountable for the timely transaction of replenishment orders to / from the warehouse to the vehicle in addition to external established suppliers. Additionally, this position requires a strict alignment of inventory chain of custody, procedural transactions, and the performance of inventory validation policies within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized warehouse of stock inventory as well as surplus project material. Surplus project material must be coordinated with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Excess vehicle returns process administration.
• Working with Technicians to ensure a timely and accurate return of required components to suppliers for credit.
• Conduct reviews and audits of warehouse and vehicle inventories to ensure that inventory is appropriately identified and stored.
• Participates in projects related to inventory and purchase cost improvements.
• Independently carries out replenishment activities with full consideration for the impact of those activities on customer and business stakeholder expectations.
• Promotes engagement and participation in overall materials management accountability. Acts as inventory is their personal wallet.
• This position does require normal warehouse operations ergonomic capabilities including the ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, climb a ladder with the appropriate safety wear, drive a fork truck, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education, Licenses Skills

B.S in applicable field, or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience

Analytical Reasoning - Has an understanding of analytical methodologies and the ability to utilize various statistical methodologies. Provides recommendations for business actions based on the conclusions drawn from analysis in a way that is meaningful to the business partner.

Project Management - Capable of effectively managing projects with little to no guidance.

Supply Chain Knowledge - Has some understanding of the role of each function in the Supply Chain and how their Key Performance Indicators support the needs of end customers.

Analyze Issues - Demonstrated results indicating knowledge of analyzing issues. Critically identifies an issue's scope and parameters while analyzing it from multiple perspectives. Determines the root causes as well as broad implications of issues. Integrates information and defines an array of alternatives. Applies a wide variety of analytical tools and processes (e.g. Six Sigma) on a regular basis to complete key projects and solve complex problems.

Schedule Management - Manages the project schedule using the recommended project management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Experience

Greater than three (3) years of relevant work experience (required) including team leadership experience (preferred).

Certification

Supply Chain Certifications - the successful applicant should possess, be working towards, and/or possess the skills and capabilities equivalent to obtaining nationally recognized certification from the Institute for Supply Management (www.ismworld.com).

Change Management - the successful applicant must be willing to invest time and commitment towards being a champion of change management across the Supply Chain and supporting organizations within Smart Care.

Travel Requirement

• Travel will be almost exclusively North America based.
• Anticipated travel is dependent upon service organization.
• Maximum 5% with potential to surge to no more than 25%, on exception.
• Travel needs will always be dependent upon need and aligned to both business and family needs.

Office Location Offering(s)

• Requested work location is on-site at a Smart Care Solutions location. Collaborative work at a Regional Warehouse location site is sometimes required. Remote work for this work will not be considered.

Key Performance Metrics (Success Measures)

• Safety Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Transactional Materials Efficiency
• Stakeholder Engagement Feedback
• Inventory Management KPIs

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].