Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist

Hood River Distillers Inc•Hood River, OR

26d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Hood River Distillers is seeking an experienced Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to manage procurement and the flow of materials and finished goods, including purchasing and related logistics. The position is in person in Hood River, Oregon. Applicants must apply through the company and include a cover letter to be considered. The role schedules inbound and outbound shipments across multiple warehouses and plant locations, coordinates transportation needs, prepares shipping documentation and reports, calculates loads, investigates delivery exceptions, and manages pallet inventory. It also procures production and inventory items, coordinates purchase order deliveries with production schedules, maintains inventory and demand reporting in the ERP system, handles materials transfers and purchase order receipts, and works with internal departments and suppliers to address supply and quality issues. The Specialist coordinates with contract packaging partners to ensure materials arrive on schedule, creates and receives related purchase orders, maintains contract packaging inventory in the ERP system, and resolves material quality issues. The position supports company priorities and culture, maintains confidentiality, and follows company policies and procedures. The role is full-time, in person, and scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience is required.
An associate degree is preferred and/or two years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation and perform essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents; retrieve and report data; create reports; and communicate information effectively with management, coworkers, vendors, and service providers.
Ability to give and take direction as needed for effective job performance.
Ability to work with general mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and set up formulas in Excel spreadsheets.
Strong Excel spreadsheet skills.
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions; apply common sense; multitask and prioritize; and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously and manage one's workflow.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching.
Applicants must apply through the company and include a cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the alcohol industry is preferred.
An associate degree is preferred.
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, or another ERP system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule inbound and outbound shipments for multiple warehouses and plant locations.
Coordinate transportation needs with Materials and Sales Service departments.
Complete shipping paperwork and enter information into the HRD ERP system.
Plan and calculate shipping loads to ensure appropriate weight and pallet counts.
Create, update, and distribute shipping reports in a timely manner.
Investigate and report delivery exceptions to the appropriate departments and management in conjunction with Sales Service.
Support and maintain communications throughout the facility.
Manage pallet inventory.
Procure production and inventory items in a timely and cost-conscious manner.
Coordinate with Logistics to ensure purchase order deliveries meet production deadlines.
Formulate solutions and communicate with affected parties when delivery delays occur.
Track, review, and maintain onsite and offsite company-owned and vendor-owned inventories.
Generate and maintain ERP inventory and demand reports to guide purchase order creation.
Create and receive intercompany materials transfers as needed.
Receive purchase orders in the ERP system and file or transfer related paperwork for payment.
Maintain knowledge of materials, substitutions, shared components, department SOPs, and supplier processes and capabilities.
Work with QC, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve supply quality issues.
Coordinate with contract packaging partners and Logistics to ensure production materials arrive on schedule.
Create and receive ERP purchase orders for incoming contract packaging shipments.
Track, review, and maintain contract packaging inventory in the ERP system.
Meet with contract packaging partners as needed.
Communicate and resolve material quality issues with contract packaging partners.
Support the company's mission, vision, core values, strategic plan, annual priorities, and initiatives.
Contribute to a positive company culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, support, and openness to different perspectives.
Maintain confidentiality and follow employee handbook policies, company standards, and procedures.