Otter Products, LLC Hiring For Logistics Specialist at Cork, County Cork Full Time

Overview:
Otter Products is currently recruiting for a Logistics Specialist, specialising in Reporting to join our Logistics team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract! As Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering analytical/reporting support to key stakeholders across the logistics operation for a variety of purposes. You will report directly to the Logistics Manager, and you will be responsible for Logistics Projects, Data Management of Logistics Planning, Reporting/Visualization and Continuous Improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the capability to create data visualisations for all audiences. Having the ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities is a must. Does this sound like you? If so, Otter Products may be a great place to grow your career!

About Otter Products: From our founder’s garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation. Our industry-leading brands, OtterBox, LifeProof and Liviri lead the way to help people do more and go more places with technology in hand. Otter Products is a global company of more than 900 Otters (employees) with offices in Fort Collins, Colo., San Diego, Calif., Hong Kong, and Cork, Ireland. Our mission is simple – We Grow to Give which comes to life by way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation. From innovation and engineering to community and culture – growing to give is at the heart of everything we do. For more information visit otterproducts.com. Responsibilities:

Gathering and analyzing logistics data to assess each step in the supply chain

Support the logistics manager on logistics project management and product updates

Organizing data to request for quotations from 3PL’s RFIQ

Gathering data for budgetary planning

Generating monthly freight metrics to track spend

Updating databases with logistics data

Update and develop documentation and procedures with a focus on operational efficiencies through data quality and process standardization.

Researching Supply Chain issues to identify potential problems and pre-emptively address them

Staying up to date on the latest innovations in logistics

Addressing routine and unexpected disruptions in the Supply Chain to keep products moving

Development of standardised, centralised reporting structure for all logistics activities and ongoing maintenance & improvement of said structure

Collaborate with 3PLs and internal stake holders

Support daily operations on an as needed basis

Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field/relevant experience required.

2-3 years’ experience in a similar role required. FMCG experience is highly desirable.

EMEA wide experience is desired

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new programs

Ability to manipulate and interpret information from a range of sources, identify and evaluate trends in and to communicate and act on the most appropriate options.

Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and metrics

In-depth knowledge of distribution and shipping methods

Problem-solving skills to take quick and decisive action

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with logistics tracking software and spreadsheets

Ability to think outside the box when spotting opportunities for improvement

Multitasking skills to quickly switch from one task to another when required

Respond positively to change and adapt to new situations with the ability to prioritise and shift duties to meet critical project deadlines

Ability to be the best steward of company resources, conducting oneself in a way that radiates integrity, honesty, and trust

Ability to articulate information and ideas clearly and concisely in a style that suits the audience.

Excellent attention to detail and continuously questions, check and evaluate information and sources.

Fluent written and oral English.

EEO: Otter Products is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO). For US Based Roles Only – Compensation Range Minimum: USD $0.00/Yr. For US Based Roles Only – Compensation Range Maximum: USD $0.00/Yr.