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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment If you are excited about a role but don t meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth we re looking to add a Subject Matter Expert - Logistics position will be based in Chennai Location A purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process purchase orders in a fast paced environment Has excellent stake holders service skills and works well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets What a typical day it looks like Responsible for ensuring productivity efficiency and management of various logistics operations These operations may include but are not limited to tracking product shipments contract negotiations preparation of budget and cost analysis statements creation of more efficient logistical planning and coordination of shipments Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes Research for logistics data using methods such as data mining data modeling or cost or benefit research Apply investigation methods or tools to comprehend predict or control logistics operations or processes Interpret data on logistics elements such as availability maintainability reliability supply chain management strategic sourcing or distribution supplier management or transportation Prepare reports on logistics performance measures Write or revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes Confer with logistics management teams to define ways to optimize service levels maintain supply-chain efficiency or minimize cost Maintain databases of logistics data and information in accordance with corporate policies Provide ongoing researching in areas such as transportation costs parts procurement back orders or delivery processes Develop or maintain models for logistics uses such as cost estimating or demand forecasting Monitor industry standards trends or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution Track product flow from origin to final delivery Monitor flor of vehicles or inventory using logistics systems Define packaging requirements Compute reporting metrics such as on-time delivery rates and order fulfillment rates Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing Contact carriers for rates or schedules Communicate with or monitor service providers such as ocean carriers air freight forwarders global consolidators customs brokers or trucking companies Compare locations or environmental policies of carriers or suppliers to make transportation resolutions with lower environmental impact Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to define the most economical modes of transportation Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads maximize vehicle usage or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments Route or reroute drivers in real time with remote route navigation software satellite linkup systems or global positioning systems GPS to improve operational efficiencies Enter carbon-output or environmental-impact data into spreadsheets or environmental management or auditing software programs The experience we re looking to add to our team Typically requires a Bachelor s degree in related field or equivalent experience Typically requires 8 years of experience in materials or related field A background in manufacturing is desired Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide Health Insurance PTO Job Category Global Procurement Supply Chain Required Skills Optional Skills Flex pays for all costs associated with the application interview or offer process a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities We do not discriminate based on age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law We re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process Please email and we ll discuss your specific situation and next steps NOTE this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications This is only for disability assistance To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first