Logistics Specialist

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Reasons you’ll love working here:
• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary:

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for the keen and economic development of transportation solutions meeting the needs of the project and schedule. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Logistics, this individual plays a key role in the daily execution of the movement of goods in our supply chain.

Charged with executing deliveries and coordinating international transportation needs, incumbent will have deadlines and budgets to meet while working with various project managers.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsible for moving domestic and international goods while complying with laws.

• Coordinates orders for shipment of cargo from point of origin to point of destination, to ensure products meets the required delivery in the most efficient method, while interfacing with the customers to keep them appraised of progress.

• Maintain shipment records by Voith & Customer regulations and ensure compliance with rules and policies.

• Oversee delivery invoicing, shipping documents etc. from suppliers and logistics companies

• Ensure safety and compliance with regulatory authorities (Dimensional permits)

• Coordinate transportation documentation issuance for all modes (Import & Export) in compliance with U.S. and Canadian Customs Regulations.

• Supervise loading components onto trailers in York, PA, and coordinate method statements and lashing requirements with engineering teams.

• Analyze historical trends and performance data of transportation suppliers for business decisions.

• Maintaining shipment records in accordance with Voith & Customer regulation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies/procedures

• Develop and maintain logistics reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance.

• Review & Process Transportation Invoices and ensure costs / duties are charged to correct profit centers / Product groups. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate logistics initiatives and recommend cost-saving strategies.

• Calculating total duty exposure on products based on new and changing tariff regimes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Be a team player and enjoy being part of a dynamic working environment.

• Embraces change with a strong desire to continuously improve the business process.

• Ability to interact / influence multiple functions globally, ability to work in a team atmosphere and in a multi-cultural / multi-language atmosphere.

• Ensure accuracy of shipment documentation, and other logistics-related tasks to prevent errors and avoid disruptions in the supply chain.

• The ability to analyze logistics data (transportation costs, transit time and delivery performance), enables logistics team to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in logistics operations.

• Position must be adaptable and flexible in responding to changes in logistics requirements, such as fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, and evolving customer needs, to adjust logistics operations accordingly and maintain service levels.

• Must possess strong customer service skills to address customer needs, resolve issues, and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field or equivalent combined education and experience. 2-3 years’ direct supply chain work experience in Heavy Industry, Rail business or equivalent industry.

• Good knowledge of Supply Chain process including Logistics, Expediting, risk mitigation, market analysis and selecting the right source strategy etc. Understands integrated supply chain and logistic concepts.

• Good knowledge and understanding of legal, financial, and commercial terms.

• Strong communication skills, adequately addressing all internal & external stakeholders.

• Sound knowledge of business tools such as SAP, Navision, and Microsoft office products