Logistics Specialist III

Carpenter Technology•Reading, PA

66d

About The Position

Develops and implements logistics plans to streamline product manufacturing, transportation, storage and distribution for all Carpenter locations.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the logistics industry and its capabilities.
Strong analytical skills with some creativity and innovative improvement evaluation skills.
Proficient use of appropriate analytical software tools, specifically, Outlook, EXCEL charting and pivot tables, power-point, and data mining software.
Knowledge of appropriate procedures related to manufacturing, production control and inventory management.
High School Diploma required, Four-year college degree is preferred.
Three years' experience; at this level an individual is required to support project management, the work requires a greater degree of evaluation, creativity, and judgment and is performed under moderate supervision.
Ability to work in a customer driven environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to think independently
Ability to operate a computer workstation.
Ability to work under frequently changing priorities.
Individual must be detail oriented.
Demonstrated negotiating skills and results.
Problem solving skills.
Presentation skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Employee must be comfortable in a fast paced environment and willing to change priorities quickly. Employee must be able to present ideas and success to all levels of management. Employee must demonstrate the ability to lead by example while maintaining professional relationships with peers and subordinates.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.
Collaborates with associates to improve efficiency, productivity and processes. Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.
Maintain and monitor international compliance within Carpenter's logistics group including all shipping and receiving operations.
Analyze and assist international logistics manager to secure the lowest cost, most reliable mode of transportation for inbound and outbound international shipments.
With direction from the international logistics manager, negotiate and maintain freight rates and corresponding documents for internal use.
Secure international freight carriers as needed to support inbound and outbound shipments.
Develop recommendations to utilize the most efficient means of delivering products based on evaluation of freight tariff rates, and operating capabilities in concurrence with delivery requirements.
Maintain and monitor the daily international freight operations process, act as a liaison to freight service providers, assess and solve daily operational problems to insure effective service and shipping decisions.
Complete assigned projects and provide analytical and research support to all international logistics operations. Support efforts to achieve increased levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
Administer and monitor customer service resolution for freight claims, compliance, and invoice issues.
Develop cost improvement ideas with associated metrics and action plans to achieve goals.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.