Logistics Specialist Job Number: 351600 Category: Shipping/Warehouse/Logistics Description: Job Title: Sr. Logistics Specialist Location: Coppell, TX Zip Code: 75019 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Contract - 12 months Pay Rate: $28.37/hr Keywords: #LogisticsSpecialist #LogisticsJobs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. * Coordinate and optimize all inbound, domestic, and outbound Shipments for facility * Creation of shipping documents (P L, Pro forma invoices) in Oracle, FAD (for U.S. shipments) and the finished goods inventory level * Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and planning. * Continuously work on cost cutting action of all fields of Logistics activities * Identify and reduce cost and process variation by developing strategy and applying Six Sigma tools and tactics * Define, scope and select projects that will positively impact Logistics Cost * Conduct regular project reviews with project leaders and champions to assure accomplishment of key results * Communicate progress, status, and issues to champions, cross-functional teams, and business leaders * Lead a team of logistics project coordinators to meet or exceed customer schedule and delivery requirements * Monitor and update team plan to schedule and coordinate equipment * Drive formal project reviews prior to shipment to ensure all deliverables have been met on time and under budget * Ensure that critical milestones for projects are noted, recognized and met in both time and costs REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR * A high school diploma GED with at least 3-4 years of experience in a logistics role * Prior experience in managing change, implementation of new processes * Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills * Ability to lead and direct multi-functional teams * Ability to work in high stress situations * Strong planning program management skills with forecasting capabilities * Six Sigma training * Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines * Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans Location: Coppell , TX Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Not Specified Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=351600) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart