Logistics Coordinator

Job description:
Orion Group and our largest US client have an exciting contract opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator in North Chicago! We are seeking individuals to assist all supply chain processes to ensure the efficient flow of goods, information, and finances from suppliers to customers. Apply today and take the first step to working for a market leading pharmaceutical company!!
Supply Chain Analyst
$30.00 per hour
6 month initial contract
8:00am- 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Hybrid Schedule!
Tues-Thurs In office, Mon & Fri flexible work from home depending on business needs.
Some limited travel (10%) to other distribution centers will be required to the company's Kentucky and Texas locations.

Job Description:
The Logistics Coordinator is will own the inventory reconciliation process, and IDOC resolution between the company and the 3PLs in the US, drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency and predictability, and further enhance the capability to project and optimize inventories across our key supply chains. The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating an monitoring the transition of the inventory between different distribution centers.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Assist the Distribution Manager with KPIs, invoicing, SAP and 3PL system reporting, SOP and investigation reviews, and other related tasks as needed.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for distribution and inventory processes.
• Oversee and coordinate daily inventory transfers between Distribution Centers (DCs).
• Track, analyze, and adjust inventory alignment as necessary.
• Timely update SAP deliveries to prevent delays during inventory transfers.
• Monitor and resolve electronic data interchange (IDOC) failures between the company and 3PL inventory management systems, following Global IT procedures.
• Generate and review daily reports, including completed outbound deliveries and returns reconciliation between SAP and 3PL.
• Perform daily inventory reconciliation between 3PL and company systems, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with internal, 3PL, or Global IT teams for timely resolution while tracking reconciliation issues.
• Provide on-site support at the 3PL during project go-live phases.
• Support the Order Management team with tasks such as order cancellations, batch determinations, and SAP transactions for medical devices with asset values.
• Conduct month-end analyses for inventory KPIs, order accuracy, and returns.
• Verify outbound deliveries daily.
• Review and analyze additional reports as required.
• Lead reviews of short-dated or excess inventory to mitigate obsolescence risks and collaborate with Finance to establish appropriate reserves.
• Streamline distribution and inventory workflows for better efficiency and cost savings.
• Support for end-of-quarter activities, including conducting cycle counts, reconciling inventory discrepancies, and finalizing inbound and outbound shipments to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded.

Skills and Experience one needs to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's or associates degree in business, logistics, or engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Supply Chain with Inventory Management, Logistics and Warehousing
• Knowledge of SAP and perform SAP transactions.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks. Experience with data visualization tools are a plus!
• Ability to travel domestically
• Strong cross functional collaboration with supply chain users is essential
• Able to assist in all assigned functions in support of the Stores Inventory Program including the performance of Cycle Counts and Physical Counts.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.