Logistics Sr Specialist

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations, including inventory management, warehousing and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products | Controls the commercial impact of the complete range of activities from receiving, locating and dispatching, sourcing, purchasing and optimizing inventory levels | Administers an effective system that meets the organization's inventory control needs through efficient transportation of raw materials, component parts and/or finished goods Impact of the Role General Profile Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines Solves complex problems Works independently, receives minimal guidance May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Mathematical skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Statistical knowledge.
Problem-solving skills.
Certification: Hazmat certification
Regulations governing movement of materials requiring Transportation Protective Services (TPS)
Carrier invoicing and application to appropriate program finance reporting needs
Shipment platforms (i.e Agistix) for scheduling, tracking and managing individual shipment transactions
US and International Customs Brokerage activities
Hazardous materials shipping and documentation requirements.
International Airlines Transportation Association (IATA) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.
Collaborates with other teams to improve efficiency, productivity and processes.
Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.
Ensuring that inventories are secure, properly identified and readily accessible to authorized personnel
Maintains controls over various types of inventories (e.g., raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods)
Conducts physical inventory counts and reconciles results with inventory records
Ensures that quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct
Conducts analyses of inventory levels and coordinates with production and sales requirements
Ability to negotiate rates and select carriers to perform transportation in all modes, truck, ocean, air.
Working knowledge of mode transport language when communicating with carriers, origin and consignee partners.
Working knowledge of carrier invoicing and application to appropriate program finance reporting needs.
Ability to attend and participate in Integrate Product Team (IPT) meetings with suppliers and USG partners.