Logistics Associate (Remote EST Time Zone)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

Our customer is seeking a contract Logistics Associate to help support their business needs. This role is 100% remote and candidates must sit in EST time zone.

The main function of a Logistics Associate is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Is responsible for for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience (open to more years)
• Domestic retail transportation experience (moving freight via full-truckloads and less-than-truckloads)
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with transportation management systems before (strongly preferred)
• Experience in other top shelf consumer electronic companies (Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Google) is a plus
• Experience managing KPIs is a plus
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

1. Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
2. Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
3. New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.