Logistics & Inventory Specialist

The Avon Company • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Logistics & Inventory Specialist supports the SCM Team in managing planning, inventory, and logistics activities to support sales achievement and business growth. The role coordinates transportation, warehousing, inventory movements, and logistics service providers to help ensure timely product availability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. It works with internal stakeholders, headquarters, suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to execute logistics operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and support supply chain performance.

The role manages e-commerce inventory and inbound deliveries, coordinates import customs clearance and processing, supports import cost accounting, and oversees 3PL inventory controls and financial audits. It also manages inventory discrepancies, donation and disposal approvals, and return export processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, 3PL management, or inventory control.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and in MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.

Nice To Haves

• E-commerce logistics experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the SCM team to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of physical inventory to e-commerce warehouses and proactively prevent stockouts.
• Monitor e-commerce inventory drivers, including sales stock, customer returns, expired goods, and warehouse damages or losses; make adjustments to maintain alignment with the ERP system.
• Oversee customs clearance and inbound processing of imported shipments, manage timelines, resolve operational issues, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Process and verify import-related expenses accurately and promptly to support proper allocation in product cost management systems.
• Conduct monthly audits of inventory levels by storage location in 3PL warehouses.
• Investigate monthly inventory discrepancies and make corrective adjustments in accordance with internal corporate procedures.
• Validate inventory designated for monthly donation or disposal and ensure compliance with internal approval workflows.
• Review and audit monthly 3PL warehouse and transportation invoices to confirm billing aligns with contract terms and agreed rates.
• Coordinate and execute warehouse return export processes with relevant internal departments and external partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level