Logistics Coordinator

Babcock & Wilcox•Akron, OH

48d

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator 2 serves as a consultant to various operating units within the business, performing studies on complex logistics movements such as modularization, estimating, purchasing, and sales negotiations by identifying and advising engineering, purchasing, and marketing of transportation capabilities and limitations. This individual develops transportation budgets in order to ensure prices are competitive and reflect realistic costs. This role also supports HTS classification review. Coordinate the movement of import and export shipments safely, timely, and cost effectively while meeting all international trade regulations. Manage the transportation budget for assigned projects working with accounting team on Letters of Credit, financing regulations, and invoice preparation. Keep team approved of the financial aspects of transportation pertaining to each project. Coordinate the domestic movement of over-dimensional shipments via barge, truck, and rail to ensure safe delivery while meeting all Federal and Sate DOT regulations. Prepare documents to support material movements, receipt of payment, payment authorization, and regulatory concerns. Assure compliance with customs, export, applicable foreign trade/import laws, as well as applicable federal transport regulations. Evaluate and initiate applications for new or revised transportation and government duty rate and classification of all materials and products to ensure application of correct duties and taxes. Source and negotiate with transportation suppliers to ensure departmental objectives are met including lowest-cost, highest-quality and on-time delivery. Develop, monitor, and report methods for freight expenditures, supplier performance and import/export compliance. Serve as a logistics consultant for various operating units and perform studies on complex logistics movements such as modularization of components. Provide assistance in component design, contract/purchase quotations, estimating, purchasing, and sales negotiations by identifying and advising engineering, purchasing, and marketing of transportation capabilities and limitations. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Engineering with an emphasis in Transportation, Supply Management, or Logistics
3-5 years’ experience in the transportation or trade compliance field
Knowledge of US Import/Export documentation including: Shippers Letter of Instruction (SLI); AES Filings (SED); Certificates of Origin; FTA Certificates; ECCN, Proforma Invoices; Schedule B/HTS classification.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and time management
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving ability
Must be able to perform under tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Coordinate the movement of import and export shipments safely, timely, and cost effectively while meeting all international trade regulations.
Manage the transportation budget for assigned projects working with accounting team on Letters of Credit, financing regulations, and invoice preparation.
Coordinate the domestic movement of over-dimensional shipments via barge, truck, and rail to ensure safe delivery while meeting all Federal and Sate DOT regulations.
Prepare documents to support material movements, receipt of payment, payment authorization, and regulatory concerns.
Assure compliance with customs, export, applicable foreign trade/import laws, as well as applicable federal transport regulations.
Evaluate and initiate applications for new or revised transportation and government duty rate and classification of all materials and products to ensure application of correct duties and taxes.
Source and negotiate with transportation suppliers to ensure departmental objectives are met including lowest-cost, highest-quality and on-time delivery.
Develop, monitor, and report methods for freight expenditures, supplier performance and import/export compliance.
Serve as a logistics consultant for various operating units and perform studies on complex logistics movements such as modularization of components.
Provide assistance in component design, contract/purchase quotations, estimating, purchasing, and sales negotiations by identifying and advising engineering, purchasing, and marketing of transportation capabilities and limitations.
Perform all other duties as assigned.