Logistics Specialist

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end logistics operations and inventory flow within the Distribution Centre, ensuring timely order fulfillment and optimal inventory positioning.

This role extends beyond operational execution to include ownership of complex logistics initiatives, cross-functional coordination, and system-driven process improvements. The incumbent partners with manufacturing sites, Global Planning teams, Global Distribution Centers, IT, 3PL partners, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, system implementation, and compliance across the network.

• Own and manage inventory planning activities, including replenishment and stock allocation to ensure service level and revenue objectives are achieved• Lead coordination with manufacturing sites on overdue purchase orders to drive delivery commitments and ensure alignment to required delivery timelines• Drive and take ownership of logistics and system-related projects, including system implementations, process changes, and operational enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness• Manage and optimize inventory health through proactive analysis of slow-moving, excess, and blocked stock, including executing disposition actions to minimize risk and loss• Maintain accurate inbound visibility in systems, including updating delivery dates, inbound manifest management, and monitoring goods receipts to ensure reliable product availability and order fulfilment• Own and manage stop ship processes to ensure timely execution of disposition actions, minimizing customer impact and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive process standardization and continuous improvement across logistics operations

• Minimum Diploma of Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related disciplines• 5 to 7 years of experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations• Strong proficiency in SAP / ERP systems and MS office• Experience in SAP and WMS interface preferred• Commitment expected during quarter ends• Operates in a dynamic, fast-paced distribution environment with regional/global interactions• Handles simultaneous operational execution and project responsibilities• Requires strong problem-solving and ability to manage competing priorities

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.