Logistics Specialist - Shipping & Receiving Muncie, IN

Job Summary

Perform analysis, drive continuous improvement projects, define methodology / standard work, manage and monitor performance in the area of logistics and material flow at site level. The role can cover the following (all or partially): Inbound / Receiving, internal material movements, warehousing, outbound / shipping, freight/transport management, cycle counting, inventory management, transactional activities, packaging.

Job Responsibilities

• • Maintains a schedule of inbound and outbound production material.
  • Organizes deliveries and shipments of material.
  • Greets truck and arranges for incoming material unload and storage.
  • Gathers appropriate incoming raw material paperwork and receives in system.
  • Informs Quality personnel that incoming production material is ready for Quality review.
  • Assist with managing scrap dealers for pickup of scrap and delivery of tubs. Also arranges delivery of tubs to and from Vendor.
  • Reviews and assures scrap tub manifest and tally sheets are accurate. Audits as required.
  • Assures all other incoming freight is received into system and has required paperwork.
  • Receive and verify incoming raw material or products against invoices, PO’s or other records into MRP system.
  • Examine and unpack incoming shipments; ensure they meet specifications and record issues.
  • Ensure that all documents and material received in the warehouse are of satisfactory quality.
  • Handle all receiving administrative duties in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain a filing system for record keeping.
  • Route items to various departments when received in with ATTN to.
  • Represent the receiving department in production meetings to ensure the proper communication of receivables and to understand production needs/priorities.
  • Cooperate with representatives from other departments in the organization to provide warehouse information as requested.
  • Perform regular material warehouse audits to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained neatly throughout the warehouse.
  • Safely utilize forklifts/power jacks to move warehouse materials according to proper safety instructions and as directed.
  • Assist in expediting subcontractor deliveries.
  • General misc. customer and vendor correspondence.
  • Pack and repack product for subcontractors.
  • Takes ownership for assigned area keeping it organized and clean.
  • All other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2 years’ experience working in manufacturing logistics or material planning.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
 
Preferred Qualifications

•  GKN Experience
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Ability to confront problems and resolve conflicts or facilitate resolution.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills: accuracy is essential.
• Takes initiative to streamline tasks and balance priorities, multi-task, and work with cross-functional teams and leaders in a multi-faceted environment.
• Strong communication, project and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects/issues, and stay focused.
• Sound judgement and strong problem solving skills. .
• Experience with SAP or other MRP system.
• Ability to communicate well in English (both written and orally).
• Self-starter, takes initiative, makes decisions as appropriate.
• Experience of the Aerospace industry.