Plant Logistics Specialist (m/fd)

REQUISITION ID:  8806
LOCATION: 

West Branch, IA, US, 52358

DEPARTMENT:  Production

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

 

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

 

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

 

 

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 52 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,200 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.


Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Nearest Secondary Market: Iowa City