Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator

at  ViaSat Inc

About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you’ll do:
Responsible for supporting operational team locally through proper management of assigned warehouses, inventories, customs documentation and logistical requirements. Maintain and ensure asset management of items through their life cycle. Ensure proper movement of materials and assets through defined processes and utilization of appropriate Import/Export controls as required by governmental agencies to meet customer expectations and timelines.

The day-to-day:

• Managing storerooms and ensure proper stocking of materials and inventory
• Receive delivered supplies, materials, and equipment in the system. Confirm delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received.
• Use computer based inventory and asset management tools to accurately track RigNet assets and materials
• Manage the scheduling of materials to be moved to and from warehouses, coordinating inventory stock and transfers
• Conduct cycle counts of inventory materials. Assist in conducting complete physical inventory count. Verify inventory reports by comparing with inventory and adjusting entries.
• Organize and maintain warehouse and inventory areas for efficient material storage and handling; maintains labeling system on each stock item; manually stocks inventory shelving with stock items received or returned.
• Fulfill material requests to support operational requirments.
• Physically receives returned material stock. Disassemble or inspects to determine suitability of material for restocking with the assistance of other departments.
• Prepare equipment for shipment by verifying location, directing movement to staging area and resolving problems.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, controls for shipments to and from assigned office, and applicable free trade agreements. Provide reporting services to governmental agencies for the management of assets classified as temporary/permanent/Repetro for import/export.
• Arrange transportation, and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay.

What you’ll need:

• University degree in supply chain, logistics, or relevant business field (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• 2 – 5 years previous experience in supply chain functions
• Experience managing logistics providers including 3PLs, freight forwarders, small parcel providers, on-site couriers, and freight audit providers to achieve goals
• Experience with freight quotes and analysis
• Knowledge of applicable free trade agreements
• Knowledge in customs and export regulations
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Background in the oil & gas industry preferred.
• SAP knowledge and experience preferred
• Solid analytical skills with expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task under these conditions.
• Detail oriented, accurate with good organizational, project and time management skills
• Self-starter, highly motivated and results-oriented
• Driving licence an added benefit.

What will help you on the job:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working conditions are normal for an office/warehouse environment. Work may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
Description: This position requires a moderate amount of stamina with the ability to perform the above essential job functions and within timetables. Some overtime work will be required.
Lifting: The employee must be able to lift up to 7kg frequently and up to 20kg occasionally for short durations.
Carrying: The employee must be able to carry up to 7 kgs frequently and up to 20kgs occasionally for short distances.
Pushing/Pulling: The employee must be able to push/pull up to 7kgs frequently and up to 20 kgs occasionally usually from desk level to floor or floor to desk level.
Other Physical Requirements: Upper extremity usage, motor coordination, range of motion, vision, hearing and balance should be in a range to safely preclude the harm or injury to the employee in this position or the harm or injury to other employees.
Environmental Considerations: The employee will in most cases work in a central air-conditioned building; however, may be exposed to dust, fumes or gases and to changes of weather when exposed to outdoors at job sites or other locations.
EEO statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

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