Associate Supply Chain

Kelly is seeking a Associate Supply Chain Specialist focused on Transportation to join our dynamic team in Juncos, PR. This position is responsible for managing and optimizing transportation activities within our Corporate Transportation department. The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain process management, particularly with transport solutions for both product and non-product movements through every stage—from origin to delivery—to support business excellence and continuous improvement.

Salary: $22.83ph

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and at least 6 months Supply Chain or military experience OR
  

• High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years Supply Chain or military experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or
  

• High school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience
  

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  

• Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar TMS/ERP applications
  

• Familiarity with federal and state transportation regulations
  

• Experience in KPI tracking and expense management
  

• Exposure to life science, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical logistics (preferred)

Preferred Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
  

• Strong oral and written communication skills
  

• Analytically minded with creative problem-solving abilities
  

• Able to follow assignments through to completion
  

• Collaborative team player with a service mindset
  

• High attention to data accuracy
  

• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer assigned transportation lanes and processes, ensuring seamless movement of shipments, WIP materials, and supplies
  

• Track, manage, and report transportation expenses and budget performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities
  

• Analyze and deliver metrics as defined by department manager; drive corrective action and robust root cause investigations as needed
  

• Determine appropriate routing and special arrangements for shipments, considering efficiency, compliance, and product specs
  

• Manage tracing and rerouting of shipments, and develop product recovery strategies
  

• Share responsibility in developing and executing disaster recovery plans with cross-functional stakeholders (PPIC, Distribution, Quality)
  

• Monitor and respond to changes in regulations, shipping rates, and classifications
  

• Educate and train staff and business partners on transportation programs, SOPs, and best practices
  

• Support documentation management, including SOPs, training materials, and business process guides
  

• Train new staff and facilitate cross-departmental meetings as required
  

• Assist with deviation management, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives

Outputs:

• Ensure reliable and compliant origin-to-destination transportation solutions
  

• Maintain two-way communication with both internal and external customers
  

• Advance corporate transportation goals and support key supply chain initiatives

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