• Logistics & 3PL Support

    Celestica (Richardson, TX)


    Req ID: 130429

     

    Remote Position: No

     

    Country: USA

     

    State: Texas

     

    City: Richardson

    Summary

    Celestica is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics & 3PL Support Analyst to assist in the execution of global transportation and trade compliance tasks. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in logistics, freight coordination, or supply chain support. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth, cost-effective movement of materials and finished products, while maintaining accurate documentation and tracking records.

    Key Responsibilities

    Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

    + **Shipment Tracking & Coordination:** Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring all necessary documentation (e.g., Invoices, Packing Lists) is complete and accurate. Track shipments actively and communicate transit status and potential delays to internal stakeholders.

    + **3PL and Carrier Support:** Serve as the primary administrative contact for third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight carriers. Assist the Logistics Manager in monitoring KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and compiling data for performance reviews.

    + **Cost & Invoice Audit:** Review and validate freight invoices against agreed-upon contract rates. Identify and flag discrepancies to the Logistics Manager for negotiation and resolution to support cost-control initiatives.

    + **Customs Documentation:** Assist the Trade Compliance team in preparing and verifying customs documentation (e.g., HTS codes, Incoterms, value declarations) to minimize delays and ensure regulatory adherence for international shipments of high-value components.

    + **Reporting:** Maintain accurate records of all freight costs, transit times, and shipment details within the Transportation Management System (TMS) and ERP/MRP systems. Generate routine reports on freight spend and carrier performance.

    + **Problem Resolution:** Act as the internal point-of-contact for resolving routine logistics issues such as lost or damaged goods, incorrect documentation, and scheduling conflicts, escalating complex problems as necessary.

    + **Process Compliance:** Ensure all material handling and documentation procedures related to shipping and receiving specialized customer products are followed.

    Required Experience & Qualifications

    + 2 to 4 years of experience in a support role within Logistics, Transportation, Freight Forwarding, or a related Supply Chain function.

    + Foundational experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred. Exposure to international shipping and trade compliance is a strong asset.

    + Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

    + Practical experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or dedicated freight tracking software. Proficiency in Excel for data organization and reporting. Familiarity with basic ERP/MRP functions.

    + High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for carrier and 3PL interaction.

    Physical Demands & Work Environment

    + **Work Environment:** Primarily an office-based role, with periodic visits to the warehouse to support audit procedures and verify documentation.

    + **Physical Demands:** Requires extensive use of computers for data entry, tracking, and communication.

    Typical Education

    + Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

     

    Notes

     

    This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

     

    Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

     

    At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

    COMPANY OVERVIEW:

    Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

     

    Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

     

    Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.