Logistics Specialist at AES

Duluth, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics, Inventory management, Shipping and receiving, ERP systems, Cycle counts, Material handling, Warehouse operations, Data entry, Safety compliance, Forklift operation, Administrative paperwork, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving

Industry

Repair and Maintenance

Description

Description Job Description Job Title: Logistics Specialist Department: Logistics Reports To: Branch Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved By: Human Resources Approval Date: 11/13/2024 SUMMARY Assists in unloading delivery trucks and compares received products to packing lists to ensure that deliveries are complete. Processes return of damaged products to vendors and works with purchasing department to update records. Receives, documents, and enters information for incoming repairs into ERP system. Reviews pick tickets, locates and retrieves inventory, prepares inventory for shipment, and processes shipments to customers. Performs various inventory tasks including cycle counts, stocking, and material handling. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Receives products from vendor deliveries. Unloads trucks at the loading dock. Performs visual inspection of packaging prior to acceptance in order to ensure no damage has occurred. Checks to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, packing slips, orders or other records and ensure that the products in each delivery match the packing list or other documentation. Verifies items received by inspecting shipping condition of items, type and comparing count/measure of items to customer purchase order and packing list, noting any discrepancies. Enters information received and the quality status by recording identifying information in ERP system. Updates the product inventory as products are received and added to our inventory. Packages products for return to vendors and fills out any RMA paperwork necessary prior to the shipment being picked up. Replaces damaged items and shortages or obtains credit by informing shipper and transporter of damage or shortage, returns damaged items, requests new item(s) or credit for shortages through purchasing. Notifies manager of damage and complete carrier claim paperwork. Submits paperwork to Purchasing Department. Performs cycle counts regularly to ensure high-levels of inventory accuracy. Stocks parts and materials in parts rooms, warehouses, and other inventory locations. Uses pick tickets to pick inventory from warehouse for customer orders. Packages customer orders and prepares packages for shipment. Processes shipments for customer orders. Pick-up and Deliver products to and from suppliers and/or customers in company vehicle as needed. Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Performs other duties as directed by leadership. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and/or work experience required. Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving or other similar experience helpful. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Must have strong computer skills. General safety awareness of OSHA safety rules for working in a warehouse environment. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork. Ability to utilize and follow instructions and pre-established guidelines, including procedures and processes. Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent stooping, bending and walking. Frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Frequently uses hands to fingers, handles or feel objects, tools or controls, such as operating a mouse and keyboard for a compute or use of a desktop phone. Frequent reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs, balancing, kneeling, crouching or crawling to unload shipments, inspect product/materials and move to the designated location in the warehouse. Frequently required to hear and speak. Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds to unload shipments, inspect products/materials, and move/relocation to the designated location in the warehouse. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Generally, works in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment with occasional work in a climatized production or office area. Ability to travel occasionally domestically, no more than 5% of the time. Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequent: activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

Responsibilities

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for receiving, documenting, and stocking inventory while ensuring accuracy through cycle counts and ERP system updates. They also prepare customer orders for shipment and manage the return of damaged products to vendors.