Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Participates in the evaluation, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of specific SCM business processes such as outbound shipments, import export classifications, freight expense management, and carrier relationship management.
- Analyzes traffic patterns and looks for least cost alternatives.
- Ensures compliance with customs and government regulations and minimize duties and taxes.
- Provides ongoing support in resolving process/execution issues with both internal and external customers.
- Manages requests for support/service and develop processes and education to meet customer demands and ensure satisfaction.
- Leads in the rapid identification, analysis, and resolution of problems to ensure the minimum interruption to the team's work.
- Monitors activities of the team against defined objectives, report on achievements and propose ways in which performance can be improved.
- Provide data on varying Logistics related charges in support of bid activity.
- Develops cost center budget and expenses for annual contract.
- Maintains applicable system tables in support of related activity.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Good understanding and ability to interpret of traffic and logistics laws, rules and regulations.
- Good knowledge of import / export rules and regulations, compliance and documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
- Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Ability to identify and resolve limited complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.
- Commercial and financial awareness, particularly of transportation and logistics costs and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
- Zero to two years of relevant experience.
Typical Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Educational requirements may vary by geography