Logistics Specialist
Job Type: W2 Contract
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Work Location: Santa Ana, CA (Fully onsite)
Pay Rate: $35.00 – $36.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Logistics Specialist is a fully onsite, 6?month contract role focused on monitoring and analyzing operational and financial performance, identifying variances, and supporting reporting and claims activities within a logistics environment. This position requires strong Excel skills, experience with SAP or similar systems, and the ability to work cross?functionally to investigate issues, communicate with vendors, and deliver data?driven insights.
Top Skills
- MS Office (strong Excel)
- Problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
- General knowledge of logistics and/or supply chain
- Experience with SAP, WMS, and ERP systems
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in planning, risk management, or finance within a logistics environment (preferred)
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze key operational and financial performance metrics on a regular basis
- Identify root causes for discrepancies between actual performance and forecasts
- Analyze issues and prepare reports and recommendations for team leadership
- Investigate claim requests to determine validity
- Communicate with vendors to recover on claims
- Gather and analyze claim?related documentation
- Support ad?hoc reporting requests
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Experience with SAP and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively within cross?functional teams
- Ability to adapt quickly and remain flexible in a dynamic environment
- Experience using advanced supply chain management, enterprise planning, or financial planning systems (SAP or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including PPT presentations
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively to meet project goals and deadlines
Minimum Requirements
- Previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related accounting software
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical concepts
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