Logistics Specialist
About The Position
The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for purchasing all materials. This position will also be responsible for all reports involving orders, returns, replacement and credit arrangements. The Logistics Specialist also prepares Request for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate for this position is: A self-motivated and dedicated person excited and passionate about helping our project that supports family growth in development and education. The candidate should also be strategic in all logistic goals for all our Refugio projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Learn purchasing procedures and terminology including general business practices and techniques of purchasing.
- Read, interpret and follow established order and buying procedures.
- Meet established deadlines.
- Understand, follow and explain purchasing procedures to Urban Strategies staff, vendors and others.
- Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of clerical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.
- Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.
- Maintains directory of vendors and research vendors, collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.
- Input transactions and assist with administering the purchasing and contracts system / database.
- Interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings.
- Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
- Reviews all purchase requisitions for completeness and proper authorization.
- Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department.
- Answer routine telephone inquiries regarding purchase orders and status.
- Assist in managing the company’s inventory levels to determine replenishment levels and scheduled requisitions.
- Provide Back Up to Processing purchase orders from requisitions in the financial and purchasing systems when needed.
- Schedule Incoming and Outgoing Shipments.
- Reconciles all Credit Card purchases under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.
- Prepares Request for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.
- Prepares detailed cost analysis spreadsheets in Excel as required for new products quotes/bids and capital projects.
- Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
- Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Remote work for eligible positions.
- Medical, dental is paid 95% by company, 5% by employee (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
- Vision is covered 100% (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
- 401K matched contributions up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
- 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays
- Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
- Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
- Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
