Production and Logistics Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a passion for logistics, inventory management, and supplier coordination? We're looking for a Production and Logistics Specialist to play a key role in optimizing our supply chain and ensuring seamless material flow.

This is an exempt position, with a salary range of $65,000-$75,000 (DOE).

Work hours are M-F, from 7 am-4 pm.

( Only qualified local candidates in the Rock Hill, SC area will be considered) .

We offer many company benefits:


* 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year


* 401K Plan - 3% employer contribution, and matching based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting


* Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA


* Dental/Vision coverage


* Pet Insurance


* Company-paid Employee Assistant Program (EAP)


* Two weeks of paid Parental Leave


* Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability


* Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D


* Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years


* Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years


* Employee Rewards and Recognition Program


* Coffee and healthy snacks are provided daily


* Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

As the Production and Logistics Specialist, you will oversee the storage and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products within the warehouse, loading dock, and storage areas.

You will manage assigned commodities by establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring cost containment and reduction, and supporting new product introductions and related projects.

Additionally, you will source new suppliers and foster the continuous development of existing ones.

This role also involves supporting the planning and scheduling processes to enhance operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Directs and coordinates cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.


* Identifies and resolves discrepancies between inventory records.


* Assembles shop order packets and picks parts as needed.


* Oversees the proper placement of materials in designated racks, shelves, or bins.


* Maintains records of unfilled orders and tracks order status.


* Prepares bills of lading and coordinates shipments when necessary.


* Manages supplier relationships, negotiating price, delivery, quality, and service levels.


* Conducts supplier reviews and evaluations based on quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.


* Resolves supplier performance issues impacting order fulfillment (e.g., nonconforming material returns, late deliveries, cost increases).


* Initiates and manages Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), ranging from simple to complex.


* Pro...