Logistics Specialist - Strottman

We are passionate Toy Creators - We’ve been coming up with new ideas that bring kids and families together for over 40 years! This passion leads us to attack the day ahead like there is no tomorrow. Above all we are a Creative Company where positivity, hard work, fun and great ideas are at the core of who we are! We are looking for an experienced 

Logistics Specialist

 to join our Irvine office. You will have the opportunity to work on big brands and be part of an exceptional team of professionals.

The 

Logistics Specialist

 is a key role on the client team that coordinates logistics/shipping activities as well as develops and tracks project schedules.

Additional Duties:

Logistics/Shipping

• Processes import documentation including US Customs requirements for entry
• Manages freight forwarders and tracking of ocean shipments from origin to destination
• Daily communication with US and Hong Kong teams
• Inventory control – monitors inbound receipts, inventory levels, replenishments and oversees outbound distribution orders
• Generates freight budgets per program – this includes required containers and loading; provides documentation to client on program details
• Issue weekly report from all 3PL locations

Project Planning

• Initiates all projects and maintains all project information on assigned clients
• Uses Microsoft Project to plan, schedule, and track all assigned client team projects, milestones and resources
• Ensures that team resources are appropriately scheduled and managed to ensure they are not overbooked
• Issues purchase orders on all sold programs; responsible for invoice reconciliation with Finance
• Client Team Support – effectively works with creative, engineering, safety, and account service departments, as well as an office in Hong Kong
• Anticipates and provides solutions for potential project roadblocks

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years’ experience in logistics/shipping; knowledge of supply chains with an emphasis in transportation preferred
• Experience in logistics and international shipping preferred
• Project planning experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain/transportation or related field
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage critical timelines with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interface at all levels of the organization
• Must be a self-starter with a positive demeanor that enjoys working with a high functioning team
• Ability to multitask and problem solve with multiple programs at various stages of development
• Experience using MS office with an emphasis on Excel proficiency; knowledge of MS Project preferred