Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Hands-on experience across logistics operations

Job summary

A leading marine manufacturing company is seeking a highly organized Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant to manage transportation scheduling for finished boats. The role involves coordinating dealer deliveries, supporting inventory accuracy, and maintaining compliance documentation. Ideal candidates will have logistics experience and strong organizational skills to thrive in this entry-level position. The role promises growth potential within a dynamic environment, engaging directly in impactful supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, shipping coordination, dispatching, warehouse, or inventory management preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Schedule transportation of completed boats to dealers.
• Communicate with carriers and dealers to confirm shipment details.
• Track and monitor outbound shipments, resolving issues proactively.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant – Marine Boat Manufacturing

Onsite Position

Location: Lebanon, MO

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant to manage outbound transportation scheduling for finished boats while supporting key material control functions. This role is responsible for ensuring dealer deliveries are well-coordinated, timely, cost-effective, and accurately documented, as well as supporting inventory accuracy through cycle counting and management of obsolete or slow-moving stock.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Logistics & Dealer Scheduling

• Schedule and coordinate transportation of completed boats to dealers, ensuring alignment with production completion dates and dealer availability.
• Communicate with carriers, dealers, and internal teams to confirm shipment details, routing requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare all shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing lists, labels, and compliance forms.
• Track and monitor outbound shipments, resolving routing issues, delays, or delivery concerns proactively.
• Maintain accurate shipment data in the scheduling system including freight cost, carrier assignments, loading schedules, and delivery confirmations.
• Develop and optimize trailer and load plans to reduce freight cost, improve turns, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Communicate weekly shipment schedules to internal teams including sales and production to maintain organizational alignment.
• Support evaluation of carrier performance and cost control initiatives.

Inventory & Material Controls / Supply Chain

• Assist in planning and executing routine cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and reconcile cycle count variances, working with warehouse and production to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain reporting on inventory accuracy trends, shrink results, and improvements.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory, maintaining records and reports for management review.
• Coordinate disposition of obsolete materials including scrapping, rework evaluation, vendor returns, or internal redeployment.
• Support continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, warehouse cleanliness, labeling accuracy, and stock visibility.
• Help maintain all compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, shipping coordination, dispatching, warehouse, or inventory management preferred.
• Manufacturing or marine industry experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with MRP, or inventory systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• A key role in ensuring finished vessels reach our dealer network reliably and professionally.
• Growth potential within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience across logistics and supply chain operations with real impact.

If you enjoy coordinating logistics while helping improve material accuracy and supply chain efficiency, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

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