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JAFRA COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL is looking for you. Jafra is a fun direct selling company that has been part of the industry since 1956. We work to create an exceptional experience for our associates and sales consultants. Are you ready to be part of the team? Join us!
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Logistic Associate
REPORTS TO: Logistics Sr. Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Logistics & Inventory (Distribution Center)
LOCATION: Lewisville, TX
HAY LEVEL: I
STATUS: Full time, Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Logistic Specialist your objective will be to analyze and improve our supply chain’s efficiency. By meticulously examining historical shipping data, identifying patterns and bottlenecks that hinder timely deliveries, collaborate with transportation teams to evaluate route effectiveness, proposing alternate routes or modes of transportation to reduce transit times and costs.
The principal goal will be to enhance the overall logistics process, contributing to streamlined operations, reduced expenses, and increased customer satisfaction by ensuring products reach their destinations promptly and seamlessly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Logistic Sr. Coordinator in the management of quality, costs and efficiency of the logistic using data to support theories and need for change.
- Analyzing large sets of supply chain and logistics data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that could impact operational efficiency.
- Evaluating transportation routes and modes to find the most efficient and cost-effective options, considering factors like distance, transit time, and fuel costs.
- Maintain KPI reports to monitor, report and analyze business activity in regard to performance of the distribution center in terms of quality, delivery, and cost with the following goals in mind:
- fine tune and improve all aspects and processes of our organization, ensuring that processes are documented and updated as necessary
- look for ways to reduce waste and variation
- decrease cost
- streamline efficiencies
- Identifying inefficiencies in logistics processes and proposing solutions to streamline operations, reduce delays, and enhance overall workflow.
- Appropriately maintain and issue weekly and monthly reports, with month-end reports within the 3 business days after month closing
- Handle maintenance and repair vendors procurement and work execution process from start to finish to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of work
- Book and coordinate with operation teams all import & export shipments
- Conducting cost-benefit analyses of different logistics strategies, helping the company make decisions that balance efficiency and budget constraints.
- Evaluating the performance of partners and vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with agreed-upon terms.
- Follow up of policies for liability areas with suppliers regards on maintenance.
- Lease with third-party vendors in relation to execution of internal office operations regarding vendor selection efficiencies or preference.
- Report to finance all expenses to be accrued in every close month.
- Analyzing peak demand periods and planning logistics resources accordingly to ensure smooth operations during periods of high activity.
- Serve as the point of contact for any and all visitors to the center, including visits from corporate employees
- Ensure the correct creation of all documentation of U.S. Logistics policies and procedures, to ensure efficient and accurate processing of all transactions.
- Maintain appropriate stock of office supplies
- All other duties are as assigned.
TRAVEL: Infrequent/as needed
Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School diploma/ GED required. BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, etc. preferred
EXPERIENCE: Must have 3 years or more in a distribution or warehouse environment with proven results in business operation efficiency. Must be able to see the “big picture” and understand the full scope of the operation from end-to-end and rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
SKILLS: Excellent conceptual development skills.
Kaizen model certification a plus.
Ability to read and extract pertinent data from analyses and relate data to business trends and behavior (historical & future).
Working knowledge of data modeling and distributed databases desired.
A multi-tasker, with high level of detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with others; to create a cross-departmental successful team environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication in English. Spanish language skills preferred.
OTHER: Must be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in regard to handling confidential and time-sensitive information
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401K with 50% employer match on the first 10% of employee contribution
- Bonus Opportunity
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- 100% company sponsored AD&D Life insurance
- Supplemental Life insurance
….and more!
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