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Logistics Specialist Jobs in Santa Ana, CA at Harvey Nash
Title: Logistics Specialist
Company: Harvey Nash
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Logistics Specialist 3
Santa Ana, CA
12 months Contract with possibility of extension
Fully Onsite
Job description:
SUMMARY:
- The main function of this position is to ensure smooth collection and validation of data, documents, and invoices via email with logistics colleagues, business partners, internal partners, and customers based on the logistic background or knowledge.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct collection of data and documents to support department’s projects/activities.
- Examine documents, materials and data to assess conformation to standards.
- Coordinate and execute special project and ancillary services.
- Work in a continuous improvement spirit across a highly-matrix working environment.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
SKILLS:
- Typically has general knowledge of logistics operations related to employee’s specific area of work, and limited knowledge of overall logistics operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication. A team player.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
- High level of accuracy and efficiency. Detail Oriented. Works on problems of limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions.
- The ability to read, interpret, and understand product shipment information from various order and shipping documents to ensure accuracy and thorough preparation of transportation documents.
- Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Works on problems of limited and routine scope where limited analysis of data requires identification of predetermined solutions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors or equivalent degree of experience.
- 3~4 years related experience preferred, but not required
Top Skills:
- Industry experience
- Logistics experience
- Excel Experience
- Data management
Additional job details:
The Logistics Specialist will support the Inbound Compliance team by reviewing historical freight invoices and email communications to identify incorrect transportation charges that occurred during the COVID period. The primary responsibility is to investigate whether ocean carrier/shipping line charges are valid, document disputable charges, and prepare evidence for the internal team to pursue invoice disputes. This role is heavily investigation and documentation focused rather than day-to-day transportation operations.
Preferred Skills
SAP experience.
Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)
Ocean carrier/shipping line (steamship line) experience
Invoice dispute or freight audit experience.
Inbound logistics/compliance background.
