Logistics Specialist

Position: Logistics Operations Analyst Position Type: Permanent Location: South Plainfield, NJ (onsite) Hours: Business Hours Salary Range: $70,000 - $120,000 /year We are seeking an experienced and reliable Logistics Operations Analyst to lead all secure-material operations within our high-security vault environment. This role oversees logistics and enforces strict security and compliance standards and ensures precise inventory control of precious metals and other high-value materials. The Logistic Operations Analyst works closely with internal divisions, trading, carriers, finance & controlling teams to support daily operations while maintaining the highest levels of safety, accuracy, and integrity.What you will be doing:Leadership & Team ManagementEnsure all personnel follow established SOPs, security protocols, and compliance requirements.Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence.Vault Operations ManagementOversee daily vault activities, including receiving, verifying, weighing, labeling, and documenting high-value materials.Maintain strict access control and enforce chain-of-custody procedures at all times.Ensure materials are stored in organized, secure systems for efficient retrieval.Conduct routine vault audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to maintain inventory accuracy.Monitor KPIs, such as inventory balances, movement accuracy, turnaround times and reconciliation of breaksSecurity & ComplianceEnforce high-security standards for material handling, storage, transport, and documentation.Ensure compliance with ISO, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to precious-metal management.Maintain audit-ready documentation in ERP and vault-management systems (SAP preferred).Investigate discrepancies, report security concerns, and implement corrective actions as needed.Cross-Functional CoordinationCoordinate material flow with customers, internal divisions, vendors, production, and quality teams.Support scheduling and prioritization of material movements to meet operational timelines.Ensure outgoing shipments comply with packaging, documentation, and regulatory standards.Coordinate logistics pickups with carriers, determine the most cost-effective shipment methods and apply appropriate incoterms for domestic and international shipmentsEnsuring all import and export goods comply with CBP requirements. Understand customs procedures, and HTS classificationSupport audits, regulatory & compliance requirementsWhat experience we are looking for:RequiredExperience in secure materials handling, vault logistic operations, warehousing, or precious-metals environments.Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectivelyUnderstanding risk and control environmentsStrong communication and collaboration skills cross department and with external stakeholdersProficiency with ERP or inventory systems (SAP highly preferred).Ability to work effectively in a high-security, regulated, camera-monitored environment.Ability to pass background checks and meet facility security requirements.PreferredExperience working with precious metals, high-value materials, or specialized industrial materials.Knowledge of ISO or similar quality and compliance systems.Experience improving processes and implementing operational efficiencies.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift 25–50 lbs. of secured materials.Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive handling tasks in secure areas.Comfortable working in restricted-access, high-security vault environments.Salary and Benefits: Salary will be determined based on level of experience. Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) (match and waiting period), Vacation time, Holidays and Sick timeWorkDynamX and our Client are Equal Opportunity Employers.