Logistics Specialist - Avon Lake, United States - Avient

Description

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world

Examples include:

Dyneema , the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including:Ballistic personal protectionMarine and sustainable infrastructureOutdoor sportsUnique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economyLight-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass, and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprintSustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation, and fiber optic / 5G network accessibilityAvient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and certified Great Place to Work.

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WHY AVIENT:
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development.

We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve.

Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.

In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.
Job SummaryAvient 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 FunctionsGather data from various sources, including warehouse management systems, transportation software, and other relevant databasesAnalyze data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in logistics and warehouse operationsDevelop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics and warehouse operationsGenerate regular reports and dashboards to provide insights into performance against KPIsCollaborate with the logistics and warehouse teams to identify process bottlenecks and areas for improvementPropose and implement data-driven process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce costsIdentify and address quality issues and suggest corrective actionsCreate clear and concise data visualizations, charts, and graphs to communicate findings effectivelyOther duties as assigned #LI-CB1, #LI-HybridEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g.

, Logistics, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or Business Analytics)Proven experience preparing and analyzing logistics dataProven knowledge of Logistics operations and Supply Chain principles - warehousing and transportationProficien#J-18808-Ljbffr