Logistic Lead

Location: Chanhassen, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Chanhassen, MN, (USA), Onsite

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Logistics Lead to coordinate and/or support the storage and transportation processes of the organization’s inventory and goods. Provide proper support for plan, store and take inventory of the raw materials needed for a product. Once ready for distribution, the Logistics Lead will review the orders and will prepare the product for delivery. After shipment, the Logistics Lead will review and monitor the shipment’s delivery timeline to ensure it reaches the customer the customer quickly and safely. In case of any shipment or inventory issues, the Logistic Lead are responsible for addressing and resolving them.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare and Reviewing sales orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy for domestic and international shipments.
• Coordinate transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments. Create and coordinate import and export documents to obtain all custom releases and invoices for all import accounts. Coordinate all import/export transportation, assist in clearance of all invoices for payment, and monitor transportation.
• Making special shipping arrangements as necessary. Tracking and fixing shipping errors. Assist with building a working warehouse to manage the movement, staging, jobsite cleanliness and organization of all materials. Proactively review material lists with Production to ensure accurate quantities of material are ordered and received with minimum overages or shortages
• Develop protocols and coordinate inventory movement between warehouse and our offsite storage partners. Guarantee proper inventory and shipment transactions into ERP system. Support to maintain inventory by means of daily cycle counts, and physical inventories, and reconciling variance inputting data. Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards.
• Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized. Close partnership with all internal departments. Procurement, Production, Maintenance, Engineering and QA. Design and execute future state warehouse initiatives in relation to improvements in productivity and cost savings using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Identify safety risks according to the compliance requirements for OSHA and support the 5S initiative
• Keep warehouse equipment operating, requiring preventative maintenance and calling for repairs. Be the subject matter expert on receiving and put-away warehouse functions, participate and manage process daily. Be the acting Logistics Manager when the Logistics Manager is away or on vacation.

• Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years general experience in Logistics activities.
• Experience with Trade compliance processes.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Expert inventory management.
• Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes.
• Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing and/or Logistics.
• Customer-oriented, proactive, organized, autonomous, a team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to work well under pressure Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, specially Excel and PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Oracle skills. Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis tools (RCA) and 8D report analysis.

• Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Administrative time (8h/day) starting anytime from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. but with flexibility for occasional appearance in shift times for team support/communication.
• Physical Environment: Manufacturing environment.
• Travel: Availability to occasional domestic and/or oversea trips for Customer, Supplier or internal events.undefined

• What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• - Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

• - Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.

• - Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. •Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 57,781.25 - 120,561.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program