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Shipping and Logistics | Import and Export

Athens, GA 30606

Posted: 08/16/2022 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Project Controls Job Number: 430753 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Objectives of this Role
  • Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, monitoring, and managing operation goals
  • Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping
  • Solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
  • Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
  • Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality, and customer service standards are met.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
  • Supervise daily activities of the warehouse, including inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
  • Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
  • Meet regularly with third party warehouse teams to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
  • Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products from international manufacturers to BSP warehouses and on to customers, communicating with drivers and air/sea shipping partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages & products
  • Prepare and pack products for pick-up and shipment

Skills and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years experience in a warehouse lead role
  • Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy the use of a zero-turn forklift
  • Highly experienced using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Microsoft Excel)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
  • Ability to work with all levels of company staff
  • Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
  • Experience in communicating with and managing

Preferred Qualifications
  • College degree in business, management, NOT necessary
  • logistics or something comparable
  • Experience with an SCM+ for warehouse management

Company Name: Behavioral Safety
Location: Athens Georgia USA
Title: Shipping and logistics | Import / Export
Salary: $47,500.00 USD/year
Bill rate information: 25% permanent fee
Anticipated start date: January 3rd 2022

Must haves:
> Winning attitude/team player
> Warehouse experience as well as desk experience analyzing logistics
> Transport experience a solid nice to have
*Note, excellent and fun company culture with a hands off management style*
Objectives of this Role
  • Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, monitoring, and managing operation goals
  • Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping
  • Solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
  • Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
  • Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality, and customer service standards are met.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
  • Supervise daily activities of the warehouse, including inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
  • Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
  • Meet regularly with third party warehouse teams to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
  • Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products from international manufacturers to BSP warehouses and on to customers, communicating with drivers and air/sea shipping partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages & products
  • Prepare and pack products for pick-up and shipment

Skills and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years experience in a warehouse lead role
  • Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy the use of a zero-turn forklift
  • Highly experienced using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Microsoft Excel)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
  • Ability to work with all levels of company staff
  • Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
  • Experience in communicating with and managing

Preferred Qualifications
  • College degree in business, management, NOT necessary
  • logistics or something comparable
  • Experience with an SCM+ for warehouse management

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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