Logistics Specialist

Job Summary

Coordinate the activities involved in procuring and maintaining records of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies.

• Assemble and maintain records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies stocked in inventory
• Count material, equipment, merchandise and/or in-stock supplies and post totals to inventory records
• Compare inventories to records to obtain current inventory
• Verify clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjust errors in computation or count; investigate and report reasons for discrepancies
• Compile information on receipt or disbursement of material, equipment, merchandise or supplies and compute inventory balance, price, and cost
• Prepare reports, such as inventory balance, price lists and shortages
• Inspect unacceptable goods or supplies to determine source of problem and recommend corrective action
• Review all purchase documents to ensure they are reflective of the quoted price and quality of the requisition with the vendor and handle discrepancies within limitations and scope of authority
• Maintain effective communication with all internal customers
• Perform all administrative and other accounting duties as assigned
• Research and compare costs for new items and make suggestions of most suitable items to lab and/or corporate management
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all inventory areas
• Assist with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved, encouraging participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 1 or more years of inventory management and control experience required

• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Processing proficient computer skills and can use MS Office suite of products
• Reasoning Ability & Independent Judgment: apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

• Strong organizational skills and ability to execute manual detailed tasks
• Flexible schedules
• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Ability to think logically
• Required to wear appropriate protective clothing
• Required to use appropriate protective equipment

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short
  - Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

Monday to Friday (some weekends) 9am-6pm