About the role
The purpose of this position is to assist the Logistics Department in guaranteeing the efficient inbound and outbound flow of goods, in accordance with company standards and procedures. The Logistics Assistant reports to the Logistics Manager.
Key Responsibilities: * Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Standards: * Adhere to all company safety regulations and policies. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, serving as a role model for workplace hygiene. * Manage documentation related to waste disposal. * ERP System Handling: * Prepares delivery notes and picking lists to ensure accurate information transfer between the warehouse and ERP system. * Record incoming goods in the SAP system by verifying packing lists and inspecting received items. * Transport Handling: * Organizes transportation of finished products to customers. * Collaborates with customers' local teams to solve minor delivery issues and daily tasks. * Manages the exchanges of returnable packaging between plants and clients (pallets, boxes, trays, etc.). * Warehouse Handling: * Participates in the periodic physical inventory. * Organizes transportation of all inbound items (equipment and spare parts). * Production Handling: * Prepares and expedites purchase orders for materials and services needed. * Analytics & Organization: * Prepares data and reports for logistics department. Including creation of reports in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and analysis of data. * Review and organize files: create well-structured electronic filing system with a logical hierarchy of folders and consistent naming conventions. * Communication and Cooperation: * Promotes effective communication between team and manager. * Interacts with various business functions to drive high performance culture. * Corresponds with both internal and external customers effectively. * Education, Experience & Technical Skills: * Associate's degree preferred, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education. * Required: based Excel skills. Preferred: Advanced skills such as pivot tables, advances formulas, Google Sheets, etc. * Preferred: 1-year experience working in a logistics department within a manufacturing company, background in information systems or business administration. * Preferred: working knowledge of an ERP system (preferably SAP). * Personal Skills: * Accountability: Takes ownership of actions, results, and mistakes. * Problem Solving: Employs analytical and practical approaches to find effective solutions without unnecessary complexity. * Resilience: Demonstrates perseverance, dedication, and a strong work ethic to overcome challenges, manage distractions, maintain focus on tasks, and achieve goals. * Team Player: Builds trust and contributes to a positive and stable work environment.