Supply Chain Logistics Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Creative Alignments Full time

Utilize your exceptional logistics, analytical, and teamwork abilities to enhance supply chain efficiency within a dynamic organization. At Creative Alignments, you will have the chance to envision and implement innovative strategies swiftly.
About Creative Alignments

Creative Alignments is a pioneering firm in the field of innovative solutions, rapidly expanding its footprint across various sectors. Our supply chain operations maintain a competitive edge by ensuring product availability through precise forecasting, cost reduction via strategic sourcing, and logistics enhancement through optimized networks.
Key Responsibilities

The Logistics Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring timely order fulfillment, material delivery for production, and cost minimization. Your responsibilities will include coordinating freight between customers and distribution partners, optimizing transportation routes for both inbound and outbound shipments, assisting in material procurement, and performing cost-benefit analyses to support future growth initiatives. Your efforts will guarantee that products reach their destinations efficiently.
Specific Duties:

  • Order Management - Process and validate customer purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing and terms. Communicate with clients to schedule order shipments and manage any shipping discrepancies.
  • Outbound Freight Coordination - Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate preparation and shipment of orders, including real-time management of orders and shipments.
  • Inbound Freight Coordination - Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to facilitate the delivery of raw and packaging materials to various production and storage locations. Ensure accuracy in shipping documentation.
  • Productivity Initiatives - Assist the Supply Chain Manager in projects aimed at reducing operational touches, optimizing inventory levels, and identifying cost-effective freight routes to enhance profitability.
  • Data Management - Support existing systems to maintain traceability and ensure reporting accuracy.
Qualifications:

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communication skills, adept at navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. You will effectively relay critical information to cross-functional teams with clarity and efficiency. Your entrepreneurial mindset will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Requirements:
  • Experience in supply chain operations, particularly in order management, logistics, materials handling, and inventory management. Background in food and beverage is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Proficiency in Excel and data modeling, with the ability to analyze and update data connections accurately.
  • Familiarity with Power BI is a plus, as you will engage with integrated models and dashboards.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills are essential for managing the dynamic aspects of supply chain operations.
  • Comfortable working in a startup environment characterized by ambiguity and a culture of feedback.
Benefits:

• Comprehensive exposure to various facets of a thriving startup environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a new category within the industry.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.

• Competitive salary along with a discretionary bonus structure.

• Flexible paid time off policy.

Creative Alignments is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, military or protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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