Logistics Specialist

R10075755 Logistics Specialist (Open)Location:Richmond Seppic, VA - Support functionsAn Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals.Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquides scientific territory and have been at the core of the companys activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquides ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. A subsidiary of Air Liquide, Seppic has been developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of innovative ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and veterinary products for over 75 years. Seppic combines multiple expertises in the fields of polymers, surfactants and emulsion technologies, active ingredients, biology, immunology, formulation, green chemistry, extraction and biotechnologies. Combining the dynamism of an international company on a human scale with the solidity of a large group, Seppic forms a team of nearly 800 talented men and women around the world who are passionate about what they do every day, serving their customers and the health, well-being and beauty of all. www.seppic.com The Seppic Inc., Richmond (formerly Polykon Manufacturing) site, opened in 2020, is located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It has enhanced our proximity to our North American customers and increased our manufacturing capabilities worldwide. Its overall concept was designed to incorporate the highest levels of manufacturing quality for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. All of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are integrated at the product flow level as well as at the individual flow level. The units, all outfitted with a self-cleaning system, are fully automated for consistent and easily traceable quality. The plant has been designed with a minimal-waste or emission objective. The best available techniques were used to reduce waste and emissions to a strict minimum at their origin. The principles of recycling have been systematically adopted and final discharge treatment systems have been installed at the vent and waste-water levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment. The facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification.**The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for all duties in the Warehouse including selecting and coordinating carriers, researching shipping methods, assessing warehouse activities, and organizing storage. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations and logistics operators, excellent organizational skills, and possess in-depth knowledge of logistics and inventory systems. The role will have the following responsibilities:*** **Planning and monitoring inbound and outbound shipments.*** **Coordinating logistics operators, warehouse, transportation, and production needs of Raw material and Packaging.*** **Organizing warehouses including Storage locations, labeling Raw materials and Packaging.*** **Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.*** **Coordinate, process, receipt and off-loading of Chemical Raw material.*** **Inbound and outbound checklists are performed every shipment.*** **Process outgoing shipments (locally and internationally)*** **Responding to any issues or complaints.*** **Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.*** **Following GMP/ GWP, ISO, DOT and IATA rules and regulations.*** **Updating and evaluating metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.*** **Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.*** **Receiving all Raw materials, Packaging and Consumables in the ERP system.*** **Monitoring daily, weekly and monthly inspection and Inventory management.*** **Other duties as assigned**## __________________## * **2+ years experience in a similar role.*** **Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management tools.*** **Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.*** **Team lead experience is a plus*** **Proven ability to perform quantitative analysis*** **Strong involvement with procurement and Supply Chain*** **Knowledge of using ERP system*** **Proficient in use of software programs such as Google tools and Microsoft office.*** **Chemical manufacturing experience would be beneficial*** **Cosmetic industry experience would be beneficial*** **Detail oriented and precise with scheduling shipments*** **Strong sense of ownership for assigned area and takes immediate action to resolve issues as they arise*** **Actively participate in the Richmond site safety culture*** **Driven to communicate effectively with all stakeholders****EDUCATION*** **Bachelors degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, relevant field is preferred, or equivalent experience.****Our Differences make our Performance**At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: youll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.****Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** ******We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. 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