Logistics Technician III

Mindlance

North Chicago, IL

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Billing, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Economics, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), English Language, Finance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, On Site Support, Order Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Qlik, Quantitative Analysis, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Management, SAP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Analysis, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

North Chicago, IL

POSTED

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Remote (if part time) / Hybrid Role (if full time)
Logistics Technician III
Length of Contract: 6-7 month with possibility to extend

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

1. Bachelor s degree in quantitative/analytical related discipline (Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics or Information Systems)
2. Strong cross functional collaboration with supply chain users is essential
3. Ability to travel domestically
4. Excellent helicopter view as well as deep dive analytical skills are required
5. Minimum 3+ years experience in Supply Chain with Inventory Management, Logistics and Warehousing

Additional Desirable experience and/or knowledge (not mandatory consider it as a plus)
1. Knowledge of SAP
2. Excellent written and oral English communication skills are required
3. Experience with Power point, excel and dashboard tools such as Power BI and Qlik Sense
4. Project Management experience
5. Innovation skills (Lean six sigma)

Description
The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for analyzing and improving supply chain processes to ensure the efficient flow of goods, information, and finances from suppliers to customers. The analyst will own the inventory reconciliation process, and IDOC resolution between *** and the 3PLs in the US, drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency and predictability, and further enhance the capability to project and optimize inventories across our key supply chains. Finally, the analyst will be responsible for coordinating an monitoring the transition of the inventory between different distribution centers (DCs).

Assigned Responsibilities:
- Assist the Distribution Manager with KPIs, invoicing, SAP and 3PL system reporting, SOP and investigation reviews, and other related tasks as needed.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators for distribution and inventory processes.
- Oversee and coordinate daily inventory transfers between Distribution Centers (DCs).
- Track, analyze, and adjust inventory alignment as necessary.
- Timely update SAP deliveries to prevent delays during inventory transfers.
- Monitor and resolve electronic data interchange (IDOC) failures between *** and 3PL inventory management systems, following Global IT procedures.
- Generate and review daily reports, including completed outbound deliveries and returns reconciliation between SAP and 3PL.
- Identify and drive process improvement opportunities.
- Perform daily inventory reconciliation between 3PL and *** systems, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with internal, 3PL, or Global IT teams for timely resolution while tracking reconciliation issues.
- Provide on-site support at the 3PL during project go-live phases.
- Support the Order Management team with tasks such as order cancellations, batch determinations, and SAP transactions for medical devices with asset values.
- Conduct month-end analyses for inventory KPIs, order accuracy, and returns.
- Verify outbound deliveries daily.
- Review and analyze additional reports as required.
- Lead reviews of short-dated or excess inventory to mitigate obsolescence risks and collaborate with Finance to establish appropriate reserves.
- Streamline distribution and inventory workflows for better efficiency and cost savings.
- Support for end-of-quarter activities, including conducting cycle counts, reconciling inventory discrepancies, and finalizing inbound and outbound shipments to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded.

Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in quantitative/analytical related discipline (Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics or Information Systems)
- Knowledge of SAP
- Strong cross functional collaboration with supply chain users is essential
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills are required
- Excellent helicopter view as well as deep dive analytical skills are required
- Minimum 3+ years experience in Supply Chain with Inventory Management, Logistics and Warehousing
- Ability to travel domestically
Key Stakeholders:
- Global Functional SC and GDL leadership, 3PLs, Brand, Planning, Distribution, Warehousing, Logistics, BTS, and Business Strategy Analytics

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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