Logistics Specialist - Contractor

LG Chem America, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking an entry level Logistics Specialist - Contractor based in Atlanta, GA. This role involves managing customer orders, preparing shipping documents, and overseeing logistics operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods. The ideal candidate will have a background in Supply Chain Management and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience related to logistics operations.
• Knowledge of customs and import/export processes.
• Experience with forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and monitor sales and purchase orders.
• Prepare shipping documents for customs.
• Maintain customer relations and monitor shipments.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Advanced EXCEL skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Advanced degrees in business-related fields

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LG Chem has a newly createdentry level, Logistics Contractor position. This position will be responsible for managing customer orders and handling shipments from our Headquarters in South Korea to Customers in the US. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real world, international experience, and exposure in the areas of creating sales and purchase orders, preparing shipping documents, inventory management, monitoring shipment status and supporting sales. The contractor will work with our Logistics Team and will be based in our office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Management

• Create a Sales Order and Purchase Order to HQ and monitor shipping status on SAP system
• Prepare required shipping documents for customs purpose
• Inbound operation with ocean imports forwarders
• Outbound operation and inventory management with 3PL vendors
• Support insurance claims for damaged materials in related parties and follow through to resolution of the claim
• Prepare, review, and audit all data entry for month-end closing
• Prepare month-end inventory report for each 3PL accounts

Customer Relations

• Constantly monitor the shipment status and provide the tentative delivery date on a daily basis
• Maintain a professional attitude and successful relationship with customers by providing inventory, delivery, invoice status via e-mail, CRM or web conference upon customer's request

Other duties as assigned

• Coordinate with other departments for 3PL contract, statement of account reports, Inventory forecasts, commission reports etc.
• Participate and assist Team Leader and groups on any projects as needed
• Support sales managers who may be traveling.
• Follow up customer payments and collect on past due accounts if required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or advanced degrees in Supply Chain Management or other business-related fields
• 1-3+years of work experience related to logistics operation for establishing transportation and warehousing process and vendor sourcing.
• Knowledge of customs, duty, import/export processes
• Experience with forecasting tools and advanced EXCEL skills highly preferred
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service, Purchasing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Plastics Manufacturing

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