Payment specialist

Job Summary

Avient is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to join our North America Corporate Logistics team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting data from multiple internal and external sources, analyzing, and interpreting the data related to our logistics and warehouse operations;

as well as creating and maintaining reporting for internal stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in optimizing our supply chain efficiency, reducing transportation and warehouse costs, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods through our facilities.

Essential Functions

• Gather data from various sources, including warehouse management systems, transportation software, and other relevant databases.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in logistics and warehouse operations.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics and warehouse operations.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide insights into performance against KPIs.
• Collaborate with the logistics and warehouse teams to identify process bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Propose and implement data-driven process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify and address quality issues and suggest corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned #LI-CB1, #LI-Hybrid

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Logistics, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or Business Analytics).
• Proven experience preparing and analyzing logistics data.
• Proven knowledge of Logistics operations and Supply Chain principles warehousing and transportation.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to effectively cleanse complex data and work with incomplete data to drive improvements.
• Experience distilling critical data, preparing reports, and developing executive talking points.
• Ability to leverage new data resources and analytical tools.
• Ability to work cross functionally to drive improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP S4 HANA.
• Experience with Logistics third-party partners - warehouses, transportation planners, freight pay partners.
• Experience working in a corporate environment with multiple business units.

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and / or a Leader of the Business.

These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements.

Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Last updated : 2024-05-10