Logistics Operations Specialist 2

Salary

$68,000.00 - $93,500.00

Location: Tempe,AZ

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Our Position Summary

As our Logistics Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing daily logistics, warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and material handling activities. This role ensures timely movement of materials, inventory accuracy, SAP transaction compliance, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The opportunity requires strong SAP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, forklift operation experience, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Transportation.

This role is ideal for a Logistics Professional with strong SAP expertise, advanced Excel capabilities, warehouse operations experience, and forklift certification who can support a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain environment!

Your Key Responsibilities Include

Logistics & Warehouse Operations

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery of materials and products.
• Perform receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, and shipping activities.
• Monitor inventory movements and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and logistics procedures.
• Manage material transfers between warehouses and production areas.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and shipment issues.
• Coordinate with transportation carriers and freight providers to meet delivery schedules.
• Maintain warehouse organization and material traceability.

SAP Operations

• Execute daily logistics transactions in SAP.
• Process Goods Receipt (GR) and Goods Issue (GI) transactions.
• Perform material transfers and inventory adjustments.
• Create and process transfer orders and stock movements.
• Monitor inventory status and warehouse transactions within SAP.
• Support cycle count and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Generate SAP reports for inventory, shipping, receiving, and material tracking.
• Ensure transaction accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct material handling operations safely and professionally.
• Maintain forklift and warehouse equipment inspection records.
• Participate in safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to quality standards and inventory control procedures.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using SAP ERP systems required.

SAP Skills

Required experience with

• SAP MM (Materials Management)
• SAP WM/EWM (Warehouse Management)
• Inventory Management Transactions
• Goods Receipts (GR)
• Goods Issues (GI)
• Stock Transfers
• Cycle Count Processing
• Material Master Data Review
• Warehouse Reporting

Equipment Experience

• Valid Forklift Certification required.
• Experience operating:
• Sit-down forklift
• Reach truck
• Electric pallet jack
• Order picker
• Material handling equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Additional Information
• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

Pay and benefits

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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