Plant Logistics Specialist (m/fd)
West Branch, IA, US, 52358
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Position Summary:
As the Plant Logistics Specialist, you will oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company. You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods. You will also be responsible to processes orders and overseeing the cycle of order fulfillment and making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages, and/or products are processed through the delivery and/or warehouse system efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities:
• Gathers quotes and analyzes transportation and logistics plans to support project-defined schedules.
• Completes customs documentation forms with designated carriers, brokers, and forwarders.
• Provides information regarding industry requirements to assist with negotiations and transportation contracts.
• Communicates status of deliveries, shipments, to production facilities.
• Monitors cost and performance improvements by analyzing cost drivers, processes, and specifications for improvement opportunities.
• Creates Commercial Invoices / Packing List.
• Creates requisitions within the ERP system.
• Applies cost-benefit analysis techniques.
• Applies math principles to identify or analyze problems.
• Reviews logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
• Stays informed of logistics technology advances and applies appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience (3-5 years) required
• 2+ years in transportation planning/project cargo (preferred)
• Ability to read and understand scopes of work and MSA contracts
• Knowledge of import/export regulations for different countries and compliances
• Experience working with cost models and/or performing cost analysis
• Knowledge of JDE or SAP is strongly preferred
• Strong process focusses and data analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of international and domestic transportation documentation requirements
• Excellent oral, written, organization, and interpersonal l skills; strong attention to detail
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in MS office applications (i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability/experience working in a constantly changing environment
• Fluency in Spanish or German is a plus
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
*Some offers may vary by location
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Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Nearest Secondary Market: Iowa City