Supply Chain/Logistics Specialist
Moffatt And Nichol
Long Beach, CA
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March 5, 2023
Moffatt And Nichol
Long Beach, CA
FULL_TIME
SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Reports To
Economic Consultant VII
Family
Commercial Group
Level
IV
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Last Revised Date
September 8, 2022
Job Description
Summary/objective
Analyzes the organization and implementation of a variety of responsibilities related to the flow of materials, products, services, and associated systems information from point of origin to point of delivery. Conversant with trucking, rail, warehousing/distribution data, and the economics of the same. Comfortable working with major data sets, willing to unravel geographically- and sectoral-defined markets and familiar with inventory management dynamics and strategies.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Interprets data and information related to the planning and implementation of activities related to the timely, cost-effective, procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
Assess and analyzes traffic flow data, commodity flow data and import/export data for practical market-based applications.
Assists clients on pricing and costs for logistics and supply chain elements in dynamic markets.
Interprets complex datasets focused on multiple lanes of product movement.
Analyzes distribution chains and warehousing strategies from network perspectives (like business model strategies of an Amazon, UPS or Toyota [in support of its own manufacturing processes]) to enhance economic development projects and where warranted to assist clients working new and expanded projects.
Assesses, analyzes, interprets, and critiques supply chains, logistic networks, logistic strategies, inventory control, critical parts availability, material handling, import-export licensing, shipment of products, and third-party warehousing.
Assesses and provides data analysis for production planning and volume studies.
Participates in process/rating improvement efforts.
Assists in developing logistics plans and procedures for clients.
May assist in [or critique or analyze] the establishment and maintenance of the production control system for clients and their customers.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required education and experience
5 years’ experience working with global and domestic freight logistic solutions, whether in an academic or forecasting function, or analytic staff function, or a line function to execute supply chain/distribution policies.
Must be geographically conversant.
Must be mode savvy (able to interpret rail, truck, air, pipeline costs and pricing in multivariate dynamic situations). Must be able to track continuous market changes on freight traffic flows. Must be able quickly to decipher and interpret into actionable information shifts in market demand and supply in logistics.
Ability to “talk the language” of truck and rail rates, O/D pairs, rate packages for multiple destinations, air freight and steamship line pricing, spot rates versus contract, and be able to track these elements pro-actively and dynamically.
Understands supply chain services, inventory control, or critical parts availability, material handling, import-export licensing, third-party warehousing and shipping/receiving activities.
Ability to assess location aspects of distribution warehousing, the real estate market aspects of the same.
Ability to assess network aspects of supply chain and logistics applications.
Preferred education and experience
Master’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or comparable field.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
This is an office worker position
Travel required
Will occasionally be asked to go to other offices or client facilities.
Additional eligibility requirements
None
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
None
EEO Statement
As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referral of all protected veterans for job openings.
Moffatt & Nichol is a drug-free workplace. As a government contractor, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a post offer background check in compliance with NIST 800-171. In addition, for our U.S. based positions, we use E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.
If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by:
Manager Signature: Robert E. Martinez Date: September 8, 2022
HR: Sandra Levison-Tabares Date: September 8, 2022
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