Outbound Logistics Coordinator

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world's largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 469,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

People in our Client Delivery & Operations career track drive delivery and capability excellence through the design, development and/or delivery of a solution, service, capability or offering. They grow into delivery-focused roles, and can progress within their current role, laterally or upward.

Job Description

The Outbound Logistics Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

· Maintain the daily open orders report, ensure that all orders are complete
· Monitors and tracks order aging against SLA's by program type and distance to destination
· Ensures the appropriate escalations are sent to floor staff to manage aging outbound orders
· Responsible for Security Ship Method Spreadsheet uploads into E1, orders picked / not shipped, and escalation to floor staff for reconciliation
· Coordinate with TAS the final security shipping method for the program each administration
· Maintain the master address file with UPS and TAS for all open Center
· Provide daily transportation reporting on package status and work with logistics partner to manage any exceptions
· Coordinate daily with order release staff to ensure orders are printed to meet business requirements
· Generate adhoc reporting to identify order processing trends
· Identify and record any anomalies that would increase transportation cost
· Creating and generating reports as requested
· Provide the client with outbound and inbound Status Reports for each test administration with some reporting requires off hours
· Update and maintain the MOT application in E1 ensuring all orders are shipped the correct method
· Attend the daily Supply Chain Touch Meeting to ensure production schedules are followed and potential issues are addressed Additional responsibilities:

· Acts as a backup to program planners and traffic coordinators during slow periods in the operation
· Maintains the daily production plan for assigned program administrations, utilizing Corporate Material Requirements Planning, Master Production Scheduling and other relevant demand signals
· Monitor and report any production issues that deviate from schedule
· Monitor and track material shortages and work with appropriate Project Manager to resolve and escalate to Manager if delivery status cannot meet operational requirements; in stock 2 weeks prior to start of pick/pack process
· Creates and publishes the daily and weekly production schedules; along with measures and tracks daily plan vs. actual output
· Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support forecasted demand of pre/post test material
· Provides follow up and recovery plans for out of stock, low stock and excess items
· Working with the supply chain team, monitor and track all program administration material requirements, ensuring minimal work stoppages and escalate as necessary if deliverables do not adhere to plan
· Generate a collaborative MSPP (Microsoft Project Plan) Job Run Schedule that will be incorporated into the E2E Program schedule for all Programs within responsibility
· Report schedule deviances to plan to Management
· Responsible for reviewing the fulfillment execution to the dates on the project plan and raising any issues to their Manager
· Attend Client's Production Status meetings when required
· Participate in Daily Production Meeting and report issues to Manager as needed
· Identify and report production inefficiencies within the inbound/outbound activities
· Recommend and suggest cost savings or process improvements for inbound/outbound shipping activities

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications

·  Minimum of 2 years of Database Management experience Or one of the following:
·  Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Fulfillment/Manufacturing materials environment
·  Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Transportation environment
·  Minimum of 1 year of experience with exposure to materials requirements planning, shop floor control and master production scheduling philosophy

Preferred Qualifications

·  Associates or Bachelor's degree
·  Knowledge of integrated manufacturing systems, MRP/ERP
·  Microsoft Project knowledge and experience
·  MS Office spreadsheets and graphics – strong excel skills
·  Basic knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, receiving, pick/pack operations and inbound test return processes

Professional Skill Requirements

·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  Demonstrate productivity in a team environment, ability to handle multiple tasks and to excel at “Customer Satisfaction”
·  High motivation, assertiveness, flexibility and adaptability to change
·  Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
·  Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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