Logistics Specialist

LanceSoft Inc; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Specialist to streamline supply chain operations and enhance product flow efficiency. In this dynamic role, you will assist with documentation, manage inventory, and facilitate shipments, all while collaborating with vendors and internal teams. Your contributions will be pivotal in optimizing logistics activities and ensuring cost-effective solutions. If you have a knack for logistics and a passion for improving processes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Assist with supply chain activities and documentation for product flow.
• Facilitate shipments and manage inventory according to contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics activities for inbound movement of raw materials.
• Execute transportation and logistics solutions under supervision.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Documentation

Logistics Coordination

Data Entry

SAP Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Specialist Lv1

Location: Wayzata MN 55391

Duration: 12 Month (Desired Start Date: 5/27/2025 End Date: 5/16/2026)

Shift:

• Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM

Notes:

• Must complete background check only
• Interviews will be conducted through MS Teams.

Job Description:

• The Logistics Specialist will assist with supply chain activities required to bring products and ingredients into contracted warehouses, vendors, to our plants, or direct to customers.
• In this role, you will complete documentation and systems entry to enable timely and cost-effective flow of products and ingredients.
• Conduct activities to support the development of relationships to assist with order and shipment changes in making the best buy or sell decisions to minimize costs and maximize profits and services.
• Execute specialized transportation and logistics activities around material resource planning for the facilities, claims and incidents, customer service and customer orders contracts.
• Facilitate shipments against purchase and sales contracts, execute internal and external purchase orders and invoices and perform data entry updates using enterprise resource planning systems, spreadsheets and databases. Resolve basic issues and provide recommendations to support improved and cost beneficial freight movements.
• Assist with routine scheduling, transportation arrangement, stock inventory management and reporting of shipments according to purchase and sales contracts.
• Perform activities that support transportation and logistics solutions on inbound movement of raw commodity ingredients and finished goods from origin to destination.
• Execute logistics activities that support the execution of the supply chain, including transportation capacity planning, management of third party warehouses and vendors, container administration and import shipments.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Preferred SAP experience