Logistics Specialist (100% Travel)

ektello; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a logistics specialist to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. This role involves coordinating workflows, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with production schedules. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in logistics, demonstrating proficiency in MS Office tools and strong analytical skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural setting and have a passion for supply chain management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in logistics or warehouse environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite work and materials flow according to production schedule.
• Review and distribute production schedules and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Reporting of key performance indicators

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

**W2 Contract** Bolingbrook, IL **100% Travel** $23-28/hr**

Top Skills

• Reporting of key performance indicators
• High proficiency in MS products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is required
• Results driven and ability to handle multiple projects

The main function of a logistics specialist is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical logistics specialist is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

Responsibilities

• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years of experience in a logistics, warehouse environment is required
• Reporting of key performance indicators
• High proficiency in MS products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is required
• Results driven and ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills - analysis, interpretation, inference, explanation, self-regulation, open-mindedness, and problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be comfortable working in a multi-cultural business environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to employ effective time management skills
• Independently follow and execute work assignments
• Must be able to work without supervision; self-starter
• Ability to interact with all levels of management including executives
• Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive job stress, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, and language barriers.
• MUST have a clean driving record

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Telecommunications, Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment, and Technology, Information and Media