Logistics Specilailist
4 weeks ago
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Our Team
Logistics Specialist
Who is Kee Safety Inc?
Separating People from Hazards is our life's work. Kee Safety, Inc. is the North American business operation of Kee Safety, Ltd. in the United Kingdom. We maintain a strong sales presence here in the USA with our manufacturing and warehouse center headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Kee Safety is the leading global supplier of safety systems and solutions. When you join the Kee Team, you are not only aligning yourself with the leading safety and fall prevention experts in North America but with people who are passionate about fall prevention, safety, and who care about their company and its customers.
At Kee Safety, we are always looking for driven, talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing innovative safety solutions. Our company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a commitment to excellence, and we are proud to offer a range of exciting career opportunities in engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and more. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the safety industry, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.
What Can We Offer You?
We are proud of our culture. We believe in our employees and understand that when they are engaged and happy - they will thrive and our business will grow.
Our corporate culture includes:
- A strong, collaborative work environment
- Training, training and more training
- Development programs created to empower our team
- Life-long friendships
- Our Kee Giving Sponsorship Program: Kee Safety will donate to community initiatives that employees support outside of work
- 401k plan with company match and profit sharing contributions
- A comprehensive benefits program with multiple plans to choose from
Kee Safety is a global provider of the highest level of safety solutions and products for every industry. The role of Logistics Specialist will oversee the movement of goods and materials, ensuring that items are delivered on time, in the correct quantities, and to the right place. In short, they are the middle person between consumer and company who make sure that all orders are successfully and accurately completed. This role will also include administrative related tasks to support the operations department.
Job Duties
- Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
- Coordinate with other departments, such as; project management, procurement, sales, and the warehouse to ensure smooth operations and timely order fulfillment.
- Manage coordinate inbound/outbound expedited shipments between project management, purchasing, sales, and the warehouse.
- Support the Purchasing department when necessary
- Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
- Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
- Tracking and fixing shipping errors
- Preparing bills and invoices
- Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
- Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized
- Monitor current order bank and process related paperwork for use in the warehouse
- Work with 3rd party shipping companies to obtain quotes and schedule pickups and deliveries
- Process paperwork for shipping and receiving
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to orders, inventory and equipment
- Work with appropriate parties (internal and external) to resolve inquiries related to orders
- Generate PO's for goods and services for the warehouse
- Work with Operations for placing of PO's and maintaining schedule of incoming PO's
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Operations Manager
Competencies
- Experience with all modes of transportation (marine, rail, and trucking)
- Proven supplier experience
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in inventory management and data entry
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with team members and other departments
- Capable of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members and other departments within the organization
- Ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Understanding of, and the ability to work within, various organizational reporting structures
- Solid understanding of transportation and warehousing processes
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations with composure
- High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a logistics environment preferred
- Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics setting, preferred
- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and software, preferred
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments
- Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in logistics, purchasing, and warehouse operations
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Sit at a desk, working with a computer and necessary accessories, for most of a work shift, including overtime should it be required
Join our team and grow with us, there is a world of possibilities here at Kee Safety, Inc.
Kee Safety Inc., is an equal opportunity employer
Salary Description
$20-23/hr
