Logistics & Operations Specialist plays an important role in supporting Sony Electronics' supply chain by managing and supporting logistics and transportation operations and identifying opportunities to improve service, cost, and efficiency. This position partners with internal Sony teams, carriers, and logistics providers to support the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of products.
The role is responsible for managing and supporting day-to-day logistics activities, analyzing operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending and implementing solutions that support Sony's business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge and experience in logistics and transportation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
Responsibilities- Manage and support day-to-day logistics and transportation activities, including carrier management, shipping processes, and operational issue resolution.
- Monitor and analyze logistics and transportation performance to identify trends, operational issues, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct business assessments and data analysis to identify issues and opportunities, evaluate potential solutions, and recommend practical courses of action.
- Support carrier relationships and contracts, including adherence to established shipping requirements, procedures, and service expectations.
- Partner with internal Sony business teams, carriers, and external logistics providers to resolve operational issues and improve service, cost, and efficiency.
- Support logistics-related budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and other financial activities as needed.
- Identify, recommend, and support the the implementation of process improvements across logistics and transportation operations.
- Utilize logistics and business systems, including WMS, TMS, SAP, and Excel, to monitor operations, analyze data, and support reporting.
- Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Support business changes and new initiatives by coordinating across stakeholders, communicating requirements, and driving alignment and implementation within assigned areas.
- Support compliance with applicable logistics, transportation, shipping, and internal business requirements.
- Contribute to and coordinate assigned activities for special projects and other logistics and operational initiatives.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, operations, supply chain, or a related area.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in logistics and transportation functions, including carrier contracts, shipping processes, rules, and procedures.
- Proven ability to conduct business assessments and analyze data to identify issues and opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
- General understanding of accounting and budgeting processes.
- Experience with or general knowledge of logistics and enterprise systems such as WMS, TMS, and SAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business information and data, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work across stakeholders to support business or process changes and build alignment and acceptance.
- Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while exercising judgment within established policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications- Spanish language proficiency.
- CTPAT knowledge, experience, or related certification.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $69,432 to $92,577. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.
Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
