Logistics Specialist - Exports Inventory Control

Company: GLOCK, Inc.
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

General Purpose:

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The Logistics Specialist serves as the secondary subject-matter expert for all export shipping activities and related inventory control functions within the Supply Chain Logistics team.

This role is a critical pillar of the department, with strong focuses on:

Reliable Delivery: Ensuring export shipments depart accurately and on schedule.
Order Accuracy: Verifying that all export orders match customer requirements and internal records.
Compliance: Upholding U.S. and international export regulations, carrier rules, and other applicable requirements.
Inventory Traceability: Maintaining end-to-end visibility of inventory through accurate system updates and documentation.



Shift(s) Available:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday



Supervisory Responsibilities:

None



Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned):

Export Logistics

Delivery Coordination: Partner with Exports and Planning teams to ensure shipments meet Planned Delivery Dates (PDDs).
Order Staging: Coordinate picking, staging, and kitting of parts for export shipments per shipment schedules.
Shipping Documentation: Generate and review all export shipping documents (e.g., airwaybills, commercial invoices, packing lists) to comply with TSA and other regulatory guidelines.
Verify the completeness and accuracy of export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, etc.) and ensure documentation supports regulatory compliance and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations (TSA, ITAR, EAR, ATF) related to controlled firearm components and export activities, while maintaining required records
Maintain required training and/or certifications (e.g., TSA Cargo Security Awareness, Export Compliance Training) and complete all recurring training as needed; aid with onboarding by providing training and support for team members on compliance-related procedures.
Replenishment Point Management: Oversee inventory replenishment for picking locations within your area of responsibility to support on-time order fulfillment.
Maximize the use of ERP and inventory systems to provide operational visibility, minimize delays, and ensure the traceability of all export items from picking to shipment.



Inventory Control

Cycle Count Compliance: Use the ERP system and analysis tools to execute and track cycle counts per the Cycle Count Program guidelines.
Material Transactions: Accurately process all material receipts, transfers, issues, and adjustments in the ERP system.
Location Management: Maintain both physical and system bin-location accuracy, including setup, moves and cleanup.
Maintain Location Integrity: Audit and update warehouse location identifiers-verifying that every bin, shelf, and zone is correctly named, numbered, and labeled for seamless navigation and picking.
Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve variances between book quantities and physical inventory counts.
OS&D Investigations: Lead overage, shortage and damage investigations, documenting findings and corrective actions.
Inventory Adjustments: Execute provisioned inventory adjustments in ERP system-ensuring each change is accurately documented and aligned with Glock's Inventory Management procedures.
Generate & Analyze Inventory Reports: Produce cyclical inventory reports in the ERP system and Excel to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
Annual Inventory Audit: Participate in the annual inventory audit, reconciling physical counts with system records and documenting all findings.
Understand and support the components of Inventory Control - Accuracy, movement coordination, access control, space management, ownership, data integrity and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Planning, Production, Compliance, and Warehouse teams to ensure synchronization of shipping and inventory control operations with company timelines and customer expectations.



General Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations (ISO, OSHA, EPA) related to health and safety, and quality management, while maintaining required records.
Actively support LEAN initiatives and continuous process improvements to achieve high quality standards and operational efficiency.
Identify and recommend process improvements in relation logistics and inventory tracking, supporting lean initiatives and quality management systems.
Operate a variety of material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks, and counting scales, to support efficient logistical processes.
Facilitate clear and timely communication, ensuring effective information flow.
Identify and contribute to projects that contribute to team objectives and organizational goals.
Stay updated with industry knowledge through ongoing education in area of responsibility.
Escalate potential compliance issues to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
Other duties as required to support departmental and organizational objectives.



Qualifications/Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.



Competencies:

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Critical Evaluation

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability



Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is a plus.

Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory control, or export operations.

Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO) and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

Experience using ERP, WMS (Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365), and inventory management systems; proficiency in data entry and report generation.

Experience using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel for data entry, inventory tracking, and basic reporting.

Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in documentation and inventory management.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams.

Able to operate a variety of equipment including forklift, pallet jack and hand truck

Proficient with accident prevention regulations

Must follow rules and regulations

Must be able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner



Licenses and Certifications:

Powered industrial truck endorsement (Internally certified)

Must successfully pass and maintain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) under TSA regulations



Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop and bend. The employee is required to use fingers and hands to package parts. The employee is regularly required to lift and move boxes with an average weight of 40 lbs., but a maximum weight of 70 lbs. Personal safety protective equipment required. The employee is regularly required to push a cart with an average weight of 260 lbs.



Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment primarily requires the employee to occasionally be exposed to filtered humidity and temperature-controlled air between 65 -F and 80 -F and sometimes outside weather conditions, which can include sunshine, rain, sleet, and snow, high or low temperature and humidity. Standing and walking back and forth from office to warehouses and other buildings. The employee is regularly required to work in an industrial setting and with computers and work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation and may be asked to work overtime and weekends when needed for special programs or events.



Equal Opportunity Employer:

GLOCK, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at GLOCK, Inc. will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. GLOCK, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting status), age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by law. In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, GLOCK, Inc. has established an affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes throughout GLOCK, Inc.



GLOCK, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview process.

To request a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for an open position, please send an email to our HR Team at careers@glock.us with the following information:

Your full name
Your contact information
A description of your accommodation request

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