Logistics Operations Specialist (temporary)

Job purpose

The Logistics Operation Specialist will follow on a daily basis the logistics activities for Bridgestone South Region, with the aim to ensure superior service at optimal costs for Bridgestone’s customers and internal stakeholders.   

Main responsibilities

• Play an active role in the South Region logistic team to assure 3PLs respect expected standard and excellent performance at optimum cost.
• Work closely with supply planning and customer service teams to ensure resource is in place to manage operational volumes and throughput.  Ensure robust communication channels are maintained for impacted stakeholders.
• Follow daily all operational processes to meet customer needs and solve issues.
• Set priority for inbound and managing inbound schedule with sources
• Monitor warehousing interface to ensure data availability and consistency
• Assure accurate Inventory management (stock control; stock in transit; discrepancy adjustment; DOT management)
• Support reporting activities & KPI tracking related to Logistics flow to assure effective PDCA and recovery plan implementation

Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to cope with various and changing customer demands.
• Highly numerate with ability to analyze and interpret data to improve operations.  Ability to synthesize and communicate outcomes of analysis clearly and effectively. 
• Systems literate preferably with working knowledge of SAP, Warehouse Management Systems, Track & Trace tools.  Advanced XLS, SQL experience desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes when job demands it.
• Fluent English
• Project management skills

Preferred Experience

• Supply Chain or Business related Master’s degree. 
• 1 to 2 years of supply chain experience.
• Direct experience with service provider contract negotiation and operations.
• Advanced XLS, PowerBi experience preferred.