Logistics Inventory and Cost Specialist

Posted:
8/19/2024, 10:11:19 PM

Location(s):
Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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Location: Katowice, Poland 

Hybrid work

 

About the position:

The Logistics Inventory and Coat Specialist is responsible to maintain accurate inventory bookings in a timely manner and compliance with relevant internal controls, as well as to validate 3PL charges and assure the timely & accurate payment of relevant charges. Within the given scope, the Logistics Specialist is optimizing and standardizing processes for all DCs across its geography, while supporting on European KPI reporting.

Key responsibilities:
•    Resolve timely any failed interface idocs and assure that WMS inventory is mirrored to our SAP inventory level on daily level.
•    Prepare Pareto analysis on failed idocs and root cause analysis. Indicate to Logistics IT and Market Logistic Specialists any structural improvements needed in the interface set-up or in the operational ways of working, aiming to reduce the % of idocs failing.
•    Monitor and act on the event of deficit or surplus on primary transport, aiming to have these resolved in less than 2 weeks.
•    Run the open delivery report on weekly base and fup with CS and 3PL to have those settled. Aim is to have zero unjustifiable open delivery by month end.
•    Raise ARIBA POs based on budget, proceed with relevant Goods Receipts and assure that all invoices get processed and timely paid. 
•    Validate charges prior to ARIBA goods receipt. Validation includes Fuel surcharge mechanism as well as as energy mechanism.
•    Provide month to date cost estimates.
•    Report any Value Added Services charged by 3PL.
•    Monthly update the central KPI reports and collect feedback from Market Logistics Specialist.

 

So, what does it take to be successful in this role? 

You are an ideal candidate if you have minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain operations with a logistics experience.

You have Science, Engineering or Economics degree, ideally with a Logistics or Supply Chain element.

You have advanced knowledge of Excel and SAP.

You can draw conclusions and look for improvements. 

To be successful you need to be able to build professional but also positive relationships with our internal and external clients. 

Attention to details, ability to wok under time pressure and can-do attitude – this is also You!

Very good English is necessary.

 

What’s next? 

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!

 The deadline to apply is the 26th of August.

 

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.  

 

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