Logistics Specialist II

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The Logistics Specialist II is responsible for assisting end‑to‑end logistics operations, supply chain planning, transportation management, international compliance, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes. This role supports seamless integration across Deinen, PSI, demand/supply planning, warehouse operations, and inventory management to ensure service reliability, cost optimization, and real‑time visibility of material flow. The Logistics Specialist II will collaborate closely with carriers, suppliers, 3PL partners, चले customers, and internal cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Manage daily transportation operations across FTL/LTL, intermodal, drayage, air freight, ocean freight, and other domestic/international modes.
• Utilize TMS tools to optimize routing, tendering, load planning, and carrier assignment.
• Monitor and improve key transportation KPIs including OT D %, dwell time, detention, demurrage, and OS&D claims.
• Understand international shipping compliance including ACE/ACI, USMCA documentation, electronic manifest filings, and broker coordination.
• Support S&OP alignment across forecasting, demand planning, logistics capacity, and inventory requirements.
• Convert demand forecasts into SKU‑level logistics and warehouse capacity needs.
• Analyze lead times, production schedules, and supply constraints to support continuity of operations.
• Monitor safety stock, reorder points, and inventory parameters using MRPvia DRP logic.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessments and elevate shortages as needed.
• Participate in 3PL selection, qualification, negotiation, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
• Support SOPs, job manuals, KPIs, and service expectations for 3PL partners.
• Oversee 3PL P&L performance aligned with internal cost‑saving initiatives.
• Handle invoice, billing, and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor VMI stock levels, reorder points, cycle counts, and replenishment triggers.
• Conduct SKU‑level forecasting based on consumption trends, production schedules, and historical data.
• Adjust inventory parameters (min/max) based on variability, seasonality, and customer policies.
• Maintain dashboards for DOH, fill rate, forecast accuracy, and replenishment cycles.
• Coordinate replenishment signals, ASNs, and cycle count results with customer planners.
• Collaborate with suppliers on PO alignment, production constraints, and expedited needs.
• Lead weekly VMI reviews and provide analytics, consumption reports, and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement in VMI workflows, labeling, packaging, and replenishment frequency.
• Manage VMI KP Slightly: OTIF, fill rate, inventory accuracy, forecast accuracy, and cycle‑count compliance.
• Reduce stockouts, premium freight usage, and inventory carrying costs.
• Oversee warehouse activities including receiving, put‑away, slotting, picking, cross‑docking, staging, and cycle counting.
• Develop and support warehouse SOPs related to VMI, consolidation, packaging, and sequencing.
• Analyze capacity, throughput, and labor utilization to improve flow and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with CBP, CBSA, SAT, FMC, DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Verify accuracy of shipping documents including commercial invoices, USMCA certifications, BOLs, packing lists, and hazardous materials paperwork.
• Resolve customs holds, inspections, and other cross‑border issues to minimize delays and cost.
• Monitor and reduce international dwell time, detention, and demurrage.
• Manage relationships with transportation carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL distribution centers.
Assist quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and implement corrective action plans.
• Review carrier safety data, capacity commitments, and cost‑to‑serve metrics.
• Work with suppliers to align inbound schedules, capacity constraints, and replenishment.
• Utilize TMS/WMS dashboards, Excel modeling, and BI tools to track key performance indicators: منتجات
  • Fill Rate
  • Inventory Accuracy
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  VMI DOH / Min‑Max Stability
• Freight Cost Per Unit
• Carrier…