Program Logistics & Inventory Coordinator
TekWissen
5 days ago
Temporary
On-site
North Carolina, United States
$28 - $30.68 USD hourly
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients, a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.
Job Title: Program Logistics & Inventory Coordinator
Location: Wendell, NC 27591
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Description:
About the Role:
- We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Logistics Coordinator to support critical supply chain and logistics operations across multiple programs.
- This role is responsible for ensuring material visibility, inventory accuracy, supplier accountability, and the efficient movement of products throughout the supply chain.
- The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills, and brings working knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, title transfer, insurance, liability considerations, and inventory management practices.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders, and driving execution excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and maintain accurate inventory records, material status reporting, and part-level accountability.
- Conduct routine inventory reviews and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy and material availability.
- Partner with suppliers and vendors to expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, and mitigate schedule risks.
- Track and communicate material readiness, shipment status, and logistics performance to key stakeholders.
- Support domestic and international transportation activities, ensuring compliance with shipping requirements and trade terms.
- Apply knowledge of Incoterms, title transfer, insurance coverage, and liability ownership to support logistics planning and risk management.
- Investigate damaged products, shipping discrepancies, and material quality issues, driving resolution and corrective actions.
- Manage return material processes, including Return Material Authorization (RMA) coordination, documentation, tracking, and closure.
- Learn and apply product-specific storage, handling, and preservation requirements to maintain material integrity.
- Analyze logistics and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Program Management, Warehousing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, inventory control, supply chain operations, materials management, or program coordination.
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles, material tracking, and supplier coordination.
- Experience managing purchase order follow-up and supplier expediting activities.
- Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping practices, title transfer, freight liability, and cargo insurance concepts.
- Experience handling returns, damaged goods investigations, or reverse logistics processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory management or ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting large-scale construction, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, or data center programs.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, storage criteria, preservation requirements, and material handling best practices.
- Familiarity with quality management, corrective action processes, and root cause analysis.
- APICS, CLTD, CSCP, or a related supply chain certification.
What Will Make You Successful:
- Exceptional organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ownership and accountability for material status and issue resolution.
- Proactive vendor management and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Data-driven decision-making with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability and willingness to learn product-specific storage, handling, and return requirements.
- Collaborative relationship-building across suppliers and internal teams.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.