Logistics Specialist

Makers Pride • Michigan City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist maintains logistics paperwork with a high level of accuracy and schedules inbound and outbound loads while communicating with a wide range of people. The role coordinates with shuttle drivers to meet delivery requirements for the assigned facility and follows all applicable food safety requirements and procedures. This is a first-shift role, with hours roughly 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The position processes logistics transactions and records in SAP, maintains accurate and current trailer movement information in Yardview, schedules delivery appointments, and dispatches shuttle drivers among company facilities, warehouses, and outside storage locations. The work is approximately 70% on the production floor and 30% in the office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a logistics department accountable for shipping, receiving, and inventory management in the food industry or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inbound and outbound document flow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical ability and leadership strength, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong multitasking ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift 20 pounds infrequently.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education combined with experience.
• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of Maker's Pride procurement, products, and production processes.
• Knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all food safety requirements within the plant.
• Accurately and promptly process SAP paperwork, including transfers, sales orders, inbound orders, purchase orders, direct orders, receiving reports, and tally sheets.
• Ensure paperwork includes required shipment, location, item, order, trailer, seal, inspection, initials, and processing details and stamps.
• Maintain Yardview accurately each day, completing trailer movement information before moves and recording movements in real time.
• Use physical trailer checks and shipping and receiving paperwork to update Yardview.
• Schedule appointments only for valid purchase orders that require delivery, enter confirmed delivery information into Yardview, and contact the Buyer for additional information as needed.
• Order production bulk materials and components through a Material Order Form and ensure timely delivery to support production.
• Dispatch and efficiently manage shuttle drivers transporting transfers and deliveries to CLN warehouses, other Maker's Pride facilities, and outside storage facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED