Logistics Specialist

Summary

The Logistics Specialist provides high-level administrative support for the Datacenter Physical Security program to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established priorities timelines and required specifications. The role is highly collaborative in nature offering on-site support to multiple work groups during core business hours.

Essential Functions

1. Acts as the primary owner and manager of the Physical Security Logistics (PSPUR) mailbox.
2. Serves as a point-of-contact for client and external vendors systems used by the program onsite and at Headquarters.
3. Acts as a problem solver in multiple internal systems and processes to deeply understand the many systems related to their tasks as well as provide training and guidance to other team members who utilize the systems.
4. Owns and updates a variety of process documents job aids templates and checklists.
5. Conducts annual review of Logistics-related documents in partnership with stakeholders; identifies opportunities for process improvement.
6. Own full purchase order lifecycle with multiple suppliers ensuring products are delivered on time including but not limited to RFQ RFI etc
7. Responsible for troubleshooting purchasing issues / invoicing challenges with domestic and international suppliers and global field operations teams.
8. Perform purchasing research for new products under the direction of Logistics Manager or global field operations teams.
9. Uses client meeting technology; schedules and facilitates a variety of meetings and webinars; completes and distributes meeting minutes accordingly.
10. Assists with individual and group office moves making necessary updates to internal systems and associated business collateral while providing internal communication of changes to the larger team.
11. Identifies opportunities and leads projects that drive process improvement within the Logistics team; recommends changes to workflows and operating practices to improve efficiency.
12. Documents and provides weekly progress update on goals and milestones achieved.
13. Maintains a customer service approach to problem solving and works with customers to find solutions to their questions or concerns.
14. At the direction of the Logistics Manager performs other duties as assigned to ensure the overall success of the Datacenter Physical Security program.

The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned and functions may be modified according to business necessity.

All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.

Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately and may include functions objectives duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.

In performing functions duties or tasks employees are required to know and follow safe work practices and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

All functions duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest ethical and professional manner and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

• Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference depending upon the nature of the position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication such as cell phone.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Drivers license or equivalent.
• Associate degree and 2 years of related experience required Bachelors degree highly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job as determined by the company.
• Intermediate-level skill using Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Teams OneNote Project Visio and SharePoint.

Minimum Hiring Standards

Must have the legal right to work in the country job is in.

Must have the ability to speak read and write English.

Must have a high school diploma secondary education equivalent or GED.

Must be willing to participate in the Companys pre-employment screening process including drug screen and background investigation.

Education/Experience

The successful candidate will have a combination of education and experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position as determined by the company.

Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Effective time management to deliver projects on-time and that meet expectations.
• Ability to receive direct or indirect instruction in written oral diagrammatic or schedule form and act upon such instruction to accomplish a given task or the event of unclear instruction must have the ability to ask for clarification without prompting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Competent writer; exhibits knowledge of spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced detail-oriented workplace where judgment and professionalism were necessities.
• Capably work under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach with both internal and external customers.
• Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
• Ability to create and revise documentation with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented environment with quickly changing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas of business.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle projects responsibly.
• Strong customer and results orientation.
• Ability to multi-task.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

• Required ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Computer usage which may include prolonged periods of data analysis.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• 100% coverage of medical benefits

• Dental and Vision

• 401(k) 50 cents matched for every $1 up to 6%

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

• Voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability

• Employee assistance program

• 4 floating holidays

• 10 paid holidays

• 2 weeks vacation every year

• Paid Family Leave - up to 12 weeks a year in accordance with State law

Securitas is committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.