12 Logistics jobs in Shreveport

Job Title: Logistics Associate

Employer: Amazon

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team as a Logistics Associate at Amazon, where you will be essential in delivering an exceptional customer experience through precise order processing and efficient inventory management. In this role, you will thrive in a high-energy environment that values speed and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to use advanced technology, including handheld scanners and warehouse management systems, to streamline your tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and manage incoming stock and materials meticulously.
• Accurately pick and fulfill customer orders from inventory.
• Efficiently pack and ship orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain a tidy and organized workspace to promote productivity.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts safely.
• Adhere to safety protocols to create a secure work environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily and weekly performance goals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with warehouse management software.

Job Title: Logistics Associate

Employer: Amazon

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team as a Logistics Associate at Amazon, where you will be essential in delivering an exceptional customer experience through precise order processing and efficient inventory management. In this role, you will thrive in a high-energy environment that values speed and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to use advanced technology, including handheld scanners and warehouse management systems, to streamline your tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and manage incoming stock and materials meticulously.
• Accurately pick and fulfill customer orders from inventory.
• Efficiently pack and ship orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain a tidy and organized workspace to promote productivity.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts safely.
• Adhere to safety protocols to create a secure work environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily and weekly performance goals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with warehouse management software.

The Director of Supply Chain is a critical leadership position on the SuperATV leadership team. The Director of Supply Chain leads the development of a comprehensive supply plan that aligns supply with demand while meeting financial, service, and operational goals. This role oversees demand & supply planning, procurement, and logistics teams, and manages supplier relationships and performance. It requires close collaboration with departments to ensure optimal material availability, cost efficiency, and delivery performance, with accountability for key KPIs like OTIF, inventory levels, and vendor shipping metrics.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee the execution of all phases of the SIOP process for the Business Line:
• Development and maintenance each month of the rolling demand forecast,
• Leadership for cross functional monthly demand consensus process,
• Development of optimized supply plan to meet customer demand at optimal inventory levels,
• Leadership for monthly SIOP supply planning & balancing meeting,
• Leadership for reconciliation of demand/supply & required contingency and mitigation plans to address gaps,
• Leadership for Sales & Operation Execution (S&OE) activities to manage change inside of SIOP horizon.
• Leading and mentoring a team of supply chain professionals totaling 15 direct/indirect reports.

Demand & Supply Planning:

• Ensure continuous and efficient supply of finished goods products to customers through supply-demand balancing leadership.
• Execute appropriate planning policies & replenishment methodologies to meet budget inventory plan.
• Evaluate budgetary impact associated with risk, opportunity and end-to-end trade-off decisions related to balancing gaps in demand and supply.
• Execute the appropriate supply planning policies by item class (ABCD/XYZ) to meet business line expected demand variation, capacity, and material constraints.
• Lead efforts across supply planning, purchasing and the external supply base to deploy most appropriate replenishment methodologies (discrete purchase orders, stocking programs, VMI, etc.) to manage an agile supply chain and meet required business outcomes.
• Drive activities to assess and recommend required internal and external long-term capacity investment.

Procurement:

• Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implementation of appropriate supplier risk analysis.
• Interact with stakeholders to develop, engage, and lead supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, risk management, sustainability, and innovation.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management.
• Manage contracts, contract negotiation, and contractual dispute resolutions, including terms, conditions, key performance indicators, and service level metrics into vendor contracts.
• Develop & execute sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI's and RFP's, development of selection criteria and drive the selection and approval process of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage the ongoing performance of suppliers, including objective setting and supplier evaluations where warranted.
• Lead effective sourcing decisions around MOQs, pricing and footprint to support customer needs and required business outcomes.
• Use continuous improvement techniques to improve the efficiency & effectiveness of the E2E supply chain.

Logistics:

• Identify and implement strategies to optimize transportation costs while maintaining service levels.
• Mitigating risks within the supply chain such as disruptions in supply or transportation.
• Overseeing the execution of comprehensive trade compliance programs that align with international and domestic regulations.
• Closely partners with warehousing teams in Madison, IN, Nantong, China, Salt Lake City, UT, and Shreveport, LA.

Qualifications:

• ERP Systems Expertise: Proven experience working with ERP systems to support supply chain operations.
• Decision-Making & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions quickly, and respond with urgency.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a high aptitude for solving complex problems and coaching others in problem-solving techniques.
• Quantitative & Financial Acumen: Skilled in cost modeling, data analysis, and understanding financial concepts and operational KPIs.
• Negotiation & Relationship Management: Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills with a track record of building strong supplier and cross-functional relationships.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Process Improvement: Experience in reducing total costs, improving supply chain processes, and mitigating supplier risk.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical supply chain needs, both verbally and in writing, including presentations.
• Leadership & Coaching: Proven leadership capabilities with experience in coaching, developing, and leading teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant business tools.
• Organizational Excellence: Superior skills in organization, coordination, planning, and delegation.
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or Finance
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 10-15 years applicable, progressive supply chain planning and/or purchasing experience; minimum 5 years of formal leadership experience.
• Experience working, directly or indirectly, outside of the U.S.A. including travel up to 20-30% as needed.
• Strong operations experience with knowledge in capacity, master, and production planning.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple material replenishment techniques and purchasing methodologies.
• Applied lean manufacturing techniques including value stream mapping, leveling demand, Kanban calculations and techniques are preferred.
• ASCM (Association of Supply Chain Management) CPIM certification preferred.
• Consumer Goods / Electronics / Aftermarket experience preferred

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

Summary:

This Job reports to the Regional Director Supply Chain or Market Director Supply Chain, with dotted line responsibility to the facility Vice President of Finance, and/or the facility CFO. The Director of Supply Chain will provide ministry organization and direction for the advancement of the Supply Chain process for CHRISTUS. In coordination with the Regional Director Supply Chain, responsibilities include facility specific oversight on supply management process improvements. Position includes development and maintenance of workflow assessments, quality assurance, contract implementation, data management, Supply Chain System policy and procedure development/ maintenance, and Associate career development. This Job will collaborate with the ministry financial leadership to develop supply chain strategies that meet the System goals.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Support Regional Director Supply Chain or Market Director Supply Chain in establishing the strategic direction of Supply Chain across the region.
• Responsible for leading ministry-based teams in the identification, development and implementation of facility wide improvement initiatives that deliver clinical, operational, and/or financial improvements.
• Work with ministry leadership to track and manage facility-based staff productivity.
• Work with ministry leadership to track and manage facility-based operational performance.
• Maintains the knowledge of the most up to date Supply Chain Management processes.
• Leads the process development of the Supply Chain Logistics functions within the assigned ministry to include support with human resource management, logistics and operational process standardization, facility service agreements, maintenance agreements, capital and construction. Ensures programs are in place to comply with HIPPA, OIG Vendor Compliance, Vendor Integrity, Recalls and Alert or other regulatory system requirements.
• Facilitates the accuracy, timeliness of item issues, returns, transfers, & adjustments of inventory within the Supply Chain applications and Infor CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management ERP system. This will be done by monitoring of reports and metrics, ensuring Guidelines are adhered to and response times are met.
• Collaborates in the long-term strategic planning process and ensures a timely and thorough plan execution with continuous process improvement as it relates to the Supply Chain routines.
• Participation in the Supply Chain Value Analysis Team meetings, External/Internal coordination of System wide product conversions, communication of contract changes and maintains the standards of CHRISTUS HEALTH Core Values.
• Provides all required support for recommended supply fill rates and PAR levels.
• Function as the ministry supply chain champion to collaborate with other clinical and ancillary departments to assure all customer related concerns are resolved timely and assure all contractual commitments are achieved according to preset launch dates.
• Must be well versed in the use of MS Office Suite/Materials Management Applications.
• Analytical and quantitative thinker.
• Business planning skills to include cost impact analysis.
• Excellent communicator, speaker, and listener.
• Ability to teach and educate associates.
• Ability to balance facility, regional, and system needs.
• Ability to deal effectively with people, sometimes in highly emotional states.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, human relations skills, problem solving and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Director Supply Chain/Market Director Supply Chain and Ministry Leadership.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a business curriculum or a high school diploma and 6 years of experience in a supply chain related role.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Required 4 years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of completion of progressive tasks and responsibilities.
• 5-6 years of supply chain experience strongly preferred.
• Recommended 6-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience working in ERP systems with a preference in working with multiple systems such as Infor and Epic.
• Experience initiating large projects and seeing them to completion with a successful outcome.
• Experience developing and writing policies and procedure.
• General medical product and equipment knowledge required.
• Hospital supply chain experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None Required.

Work Type:

Full Time

Description Summary: This Job reports to the Regional Director Supply Chain or Market Director Supply Chain, with dotted line responsibility to the facility Vice President of Finance, and/or the facility CFO. The Director of Supply Chain will provide ministry organization and direction for the advancement of the Supply Chain process for CHRISTUS. In coordination with the Regional Director Supply Chain, responsibilities include facility specific oversight on supply management process improvements. Position includes development and maintenance of workflow assessments, quality assurance, contract implementation, data management, Supply Chain System policy and procedure development/ maintenance, and Associate career development. This Job will collaborate with the ministry financial leadership to develop supply chain strategies that meet the System goals. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Support Regional Director Supply Chain or Market Director Supply Chain in establishing the strategic direction of Supply Chain across the region. Responsible for leading ministry-based teams in the identification, development and implementation of facility wide improvement initiatives that deliver clinical, operational, and/or financial improvements. Work with ministry leadership to track and manage facility-based staff productivity. Work with ministry leadership to track and manage facility-based operational performance. Maintains the knowledge of the most up to date Supply Chain Management processes. Leads the process development of the Supply Chain Logistics functions within the assigned ministry to include support with human resource management, logistics and operational process standardization, facility service agreements, maintenance agreements, capital and construction. Ensures programs are in place to comply with HIPPA, OIG Vendor Compliance, Vendor Integrity, Recalls and Alert or other regulatory system requirements. Facilitates the accuracy, timeliness of item issues, returns, transfers, & adjustments of inventory within the Supply Chain applications and Infor CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management ERP system. This will be done by monitoring of reports and metrics, ensuring Guidelines are adhered to and response times are met. Collaborates in the long-term strategic planning process and ensures a timely and thorough plan execution with continuous process improvement as it relates to the Supply Chain routines. Participation in the Supply Chain Value Analysis Team meetings, External/Internal coordination of System wide product conversions, communication of contract changes and maintains the standards of CHRISTUS HEALTH Core Values. Provides all required support for recommended supply fill rates and PAR levels. Function as the ministry supply chain champion to collaborate with other clinical and ancillary departments to assure all customer related concerns are resolved timely and assure all contractual commitments are achieved according to preset launch dates. Must be well versed in the use of MS Office Suite/Materials Management Applications. Analytical and quantitative thinker. Business planning skills to include cost impact analysis. Excellent communicator, speaker, and listener. Ability to teach and educate associates. Ability to balance facility, regional, and system needs. Ability to deal effectively with people, sometimes in highly emotional states. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations. Demonstrated leadership qualities, human relations skills, problem solving and decision making. Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Director Supply Chain/Market Director Supply Chain and Ministry Leadership. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor’s degree in a business curriculum or a high school diploma and 6 years of experience in a supply chain related role. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience Required 4 years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of completion of progressive tasks and responsibilities. 5-6 years of supply chain experience strongly preferred. Recommended 6-7 years of relevant work experience. Knowledge and experience working in ERP systems with a preference in working with multiple systems such as Infor and Epic. Experience initiating large projects and seeing them to completion with a successful outcome. Experience developing and writing policies and procedure. General medical product and equipment knowledge required. Hospital supply chain experience in an acute care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications None Required. Work Type: Full Time

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

An exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation, working alongside the UK FD and as part of the Finance Leadership Team to lead our Supply Chain and Procurement function. Working closely with operational and functional leadership teams to identify business needs and support procurement activity across the business, leading the team to develop and execute agreed plans.

The role is key to management of our supplier base and risk profile of our purchasing and supply chain function. Working closely with stakeholders to deliver both savings and a high quality product/service.

Key areas of spend include service supply chain partners, technology and business services. The role will focus on maturing our procurement capability from a team established almost 5 years ago.

Salary £90,000 - £00,000

Home based with travel as needed.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Holiday trade scheme
• 9% combined pension
• Flexible benefits package

• Working in collaboration with leadership teams across operational and functional areas to develop and support and deliver a vision for supply chain and procurement services across the UK

• Support the Business Development function in delivering growth through active participation in bid activity and supply chain solutions.

• Act as subject matter expert taking clear ownership for the delivery of supply chain and procurement support services ensuring these are highly regarded across the organisation

• Further develop procurement procedures to ensure delivery of financial savings through the implementation of appropriate cost reduction strategies

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationship across targeted key suppliers and markets

• Provide accurate and valuable supply chain and procurement information in order to support business decisions and future business

• Establish resourcing requirements to deliver optimised procurement and supply chain capabilities equipped to deliver effective outcomes

Key Contacts / Relationships:

Internal

• Finance Leadership Team

• UK Finance Director

• UK Country Leadership Team

• Operational Senior Leadership Teams

• Business Development Team

• Legal Team

• Central Services departments (eg. Technology)

• Group Procurement Team (US)

External:

• Suppliers

• Strategic Supply Chain Partners

• Public and private sector clients

• Accreditation Agencies

Qualifications and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

• 10+ years' experience in a supply chain or procurement related function

• Strong supplier and contract management experience, understands commercial and legal terms within supplier contracts

• 5+ years' team leadership experience with evidence of delivering results through a high performing team

• Experience working within public sector or government contracting is beneficial

• Excellent commercial skills and evidenced experience in delivering financial savings

• Fully conversant with regulatory guidelines pertinent to procurement and supply chain

• Clear understanding of the use and development of supply chain information management systems

• Active membership of supply chain or similar business associations

Individual competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.

• Ability to get into the detail when required but also see the big picture.

• Strong people management and team motivation

• Ability to present and explain complex business issues clearly to stakeholders.

• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast paced, deadline orientated work environment.

• Pro-active style with an ability and desire to drive change.

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• Provide necessary management information, business cases and risk analysis to support effective business decision making and risk management Develop a business wide strategy creating cohesive processes ensuring activities are effectively integrated at a local and group-wide level

• Develop and monitor consistent application of approved contractual framework documentation including appropriate approval mechanisms and standard operating procedures

• Manage supply chain and procurement risk and provide transparent governance and oversight at all times.

• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance to ensure potential issues are identified and targets are achieved. Implement and monitor effective KPI's and manage underperformance and risk

• Lead all supply planning and procurement management of tenders and RFP/RFI processes, through to contract signature. Work closely with the Legal team to ensure an efficient process for contracting.

• Support achievement of appropriate and relevant business accreditations.

• Be an active part of the Finance Leadership Team, working alongside the UK FD and Divisional FDs to deliver on the overall priorities of the finance function

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

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90,000.00

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100,000.00