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Logistics Specialist

Staffmark Group
$41.00-$41.00
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Ana
Aug 15, 2026
Job Title: Logistics Specialist Location: Santa Ana, CA Pay Rate: 41.00hr - 41.00hr Schedule: Fully on-site, Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM (hours may vary) Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices and appliances located in Santa Ana, CA. Logistics Specialist Top Skills: 1.3PL or 4PL experience 2.Reverse logistics experience 3.Advanced excel knowledge Summary: The main function of a logistics specialist is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical logistics specialist is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc. Responsibilities: * Manage the end-to-end reverse logistics process from return request through final disposition and system closure. * Monitor daily return volume, aging, backlog, exceptions, and service-level performance. * Coordinate return transportation, warehouse receiving, inspection, grading, and disposition activities with SDS and 3PL partners. * Ensure returned products are processed accurately and within established turnaround-time targets. * Manage disposition flows, including return to vendor, refurbishment, resale, liquidation, recycling, and disposal. * Analyze return reasons, operational failure patterns, and repeat issues to identify root causes. * Develop and track corrective and preventive actions in partnership with internal teams and logistics providers. * Drive initiatives to reduce return cycle time, handling cost, avoidable returns, and processing defects. * Document and standardize operating procedures, controls, and escalation paths across return locations. * Monitor return inventory accuracy, status, aging, and reconciliation between physical stock and system records. * Identify opportunities to improve asset recovery and minimize financial loss from aged or improperly processed returns. * Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports, management summaries, and exception analyses. * Analyze trends by product, customer, sales channel, warehouse, carrier, return reason, and aging bucket. * Monitor SDS and 3PL performance against contractual requirements, SLAs, and operational KPIs. * Present findings, risks, and recommended actions to management and cross-functional stakeholders. * Escalate material service failures, compliance concerns, inventory risks, and financial exposure in a timely manner. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. 1 - 3 years of experience in reverse logistics, returns management, warehouse operations, inventory control, or supply chain operations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis. Experience with SAP or another ERP system and familiarity with warehouse management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present issues and recommendations clearly. Preferred Skills:* * Experience in consumer electronics, retail, e-commerce, or high-volume distribution. * Experience managing 3PL or 4PL logistics providers and conducting performance reviews. * Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CAPA, or other continuous-improvement methodologies. * Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting and analytics tools. * Knowledge of inventory accounting, financial controls, claims, and audit requirements. * Bilingual Korean and English communication skills are a plus. Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package! Benefits Include: *Medical *Dental *Vision *401k *Paid Time Off, + more! The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. 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