Logistics Supervisor

Umicore•Quapaw, OK

About The Position

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. About Precious Metals Chemistry Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships with transportation companies and freight forwarders, ensuring incoming and outgoing shipments are handled in an expedient manner and in compliance with internal procedures as well as legal/environmental requirements. Import/Export Responsibilities Responsible for multiple lines of transport (air, sea, road, railways) and all lines of the business activity including arranging of import/export with external brokers. Assist Compliance Manager with import/export activities and help ensure compliance with UOM import/export procedures and external requirements. Ensure accuracy of duty/freight charges and resolve any shipping or customs issues as they arise. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations, improve and or modify standard operating procedures accordingly. Additional Responsibilities Supervise Optics/HPC logistics personnel to ensure proper administration of Business System Transactions along with review of compliance with export procedures. Coordinate with production team to ensure timely shipments and work with quality department on shipping related complaints for resolution. Oversee incoming shipments and ensure timely receipt/delivery of material along with Business System Transactions. Develop improvement plans for logistics department along with logistics personnel.

Requirements

Associates Degree (2 year) in related field(s) and minimum 5 years combined Purchasing, Logistics, and Import/Export Compliance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Manufacturing environment experience is required
Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills with employees and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Demonstrated affinity with numbers and financial metrics.
Has the ability to motivate and organize colleagues

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Materials Shipping Certification preferred
U.S. Customs Broker License is preferred
Experience with SAP desirable

Responsibilities

managing supplier relationships with transportation companies and freight forwarders
ensuring incoming and outgoing shipments are handled in an expedient manner and in compliance with internal procedures as well as legal/environmental requirements
arranging of import/export with external brokers
Assist Compliance Manager with import/export activities and help ensure compliance with UOM import/export procedures and external requirements
Ensure accuracy of duty/freight charges and resolve any shipping or customs issues as they arise
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations, improve and or modify standard operating procedures accordingly
Supervise Optics/HPC logistics personnel to ensure proper administration of Business System Transactions along with review of compliance with export procedures
Coordinate with production team to ensure timely shipments and work with quality department on shipping related complaints for resolution
Oversee incoming shipments and ensure timely receipt/delivery of material along with Business System Transactions
Develop improvement plans for logistics department along with logistics personnel

Benefits

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits.

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